SOLUTION: -5x =30 this is a fraction.. remind me how to get the X by itself. ____ 2 thank you for your help!

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Question 23956: -5x =30 this is a fraction.. remind me how to get the X by itself.
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-5x/2=30
multiply by 2<<<<<< >>>>>>(to keep the sides even) multiply by 2
-5x=60
divide by -5<<<<<<< >>>>>>divide by -5
x=-12
^^^^^^^^
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