SOLUTION: how do i solve this question? x/5-4=-6

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Question 425644: how do i solve this question?
x/5-4=-6
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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how do i solve this question?
[x/5]-4=-6
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Add 4 to both sides to get:
x/5 = -2
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Multiply both sides by 5 to get:
x = -10
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Cheers,
Stan H.