document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=134523>Question 134523</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Please help! I am taking an online class there is no text book I can provide that has an ISBN # or else I would.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Solve using the multiplication principle simplify answer. Type an integer or a fraction.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( " -x/5=12 </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Multiply both sides by -5 to get:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = -60<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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