SOLUTION: What is the -1=(-5+x)/(6)? I have tried multiplying 6 on both sides. I was told by another site the answer was -1 but I don't know how to get it. Please help me.

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Question 736708: What is the -1=(-5+x)/(6)? I have tried multiplying 6 on both sides. I was told by another site the answer was -1 but I don't know how to get it. Please help me.
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Multiply both sides by

Add to both sides

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OK

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