SOLUTION: What is the -1=(-5+x)/(6)? I have tried multiplying 6 on both sides. I was told by another site the answer was -1 but I don't know how to get it. Please help me.

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Question 736708: What is the -1=(-5+x)/(6)? I have tried multiplying 6 on both sides. I was told by another site the answer was -1 but I don't know how to get it. Please help me.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+-1+=+%28+-5+%2B+x+%29+%2F+6+
Multiply both sides by +6+
+-6+=+-5+%2B+x+
Add +5+ to both sides
+-1+=+x+
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check answer:
+-1+=+%28+-5+%2B+x+%29+%2F+6+
+-1+=+%28+-5+%2B+%28-1%29+%29+%2F+6+
+-1+=+%28+-6+%29+%2F+6+
+-1+=+-1+
OK