SOLUTION: write an algebraic equation for five-sixths of a number is -60. what is the number?

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Question 839030: write an algebraic equation for five-sixths of a number is -60. what is the number?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

write an algebraic equation for five-sixths of a numberhighlight_green%28x%29  is -60. 

 %285%2F6%29x+=+-60+

   x+=+%286%2F5%29%2A%28-60%29+=+highlight%28-72%29

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