document.write( "Question 159525: -6+x/4=-5 This is a fraction equation with negative. I am trying to help and have forgetten how to do these. Thank you so much for your help. Robin
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Algebra.Com's Answer #117617 by jim_thompson5910(35256)\"\" \"About 
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"4%28-6%2Bx%2Fcross%284%29%29=4%28-5%29\" Multiply both sides by the LCD \"4\" to clear any fractions.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"-24%2Bx=-20\" Distribute and multiply.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"x=-20%2B24\" Add \"24\" to both sides.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"x=4\" Combine like terms on the right side.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "So the answer is \"x=4\"
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