SOLUTION: i need to know how to solve -x+5 is the part above 6 and then it says =1/2

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Question 242206: i need to know how to solve -x+5 is the part above 6 and then it says =1/2

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


I think you mean:



Multiply both sides of the equation by 6:



Add -5 to both sides:



Multiply both sides of the equation by -1:



Check the answer:





Yep, checks.


John