SOLUTION: Solve for x and check the result. (5/9)x + (-7) = (32/9)x + 8

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Question 109039: Solve for x and check the result.
(5/9)x + (-7) = (32/9)x + 8
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(5/9)x + (-7) = (32/9)x + 8
Multiply thru by 9 to get rid of the fractions:
5x -35 = 32x + 40
27x = -75
x = -75/27
x = -2.777777...
Cheers,
Stan H.