SOLUTION: How to solve an equation by first clearing the fraction. 5/6x=-1/3

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Question 829288: How to solve an equation by first clearing the fraction.
5/6x=-1/3
Answer by RagingGod(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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5/6x =-1/3
Multiply the left hand side and the right hand side by 6.
5/6x X 6 = -1/3 X6
5x = -2
x = -2/5 = -0.4