How do you solve #\frac { x } { 6} - 5= - 6#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-19T14:27:24

#x = -6#

Perform the necessary mathematics to isolate and solve for #x# while keeping the equation balanced:

First, add #5# to each side of the equation:

#x/6 - 5 + 5 = -6 + 5#

#x/6 + 0 = -1#

#x/6 = -1#

Next, multiply each side of the equation by #6#:

#6*(x/6) = -1*6#

#6/6*x = -6#

#1x = -6#

#x = -6#