SOLUTION: Solve x: 3 over 4 *x= -6

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Question 710532: Solve x: 3 over 4 *x= -6
Answer by vheroli(126) About Me  (Show Source):
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%283%2F4%29+%2Ax+=+-6 : First, divide 3/4 on both sides to leave x alone.
%28%283%2F4%29+%2Ax%29%2F+%283%2F4%29+=+%28-6%29%2F+%283%2F4%29 : Then simplify
x=+%28-6%29%2F+%283%2F4%29
x=+-24%2F3
x=-8