SOLUTION: five-sixth of a number is -60 whats the number?

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: five-sixth of a number is -60 whats the number?      Log On


   

Question 408252: five-sixth of a number is -60 whats the number?
Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"five-sixth of a number is -60 whats the number?"
If x is the number:
(5/6)(x) = -60
5x = -360 {multiplied both sides by 6}
x = -72 {divided both sides by 5}
www.algebrahouse.com