SOLUTION: Solve the equation: x+6/x=-5

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Question 200851: Solve the equation: x+6/x=-5
Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x+6) / x = -5
cross multiply
x+6 = -5x
6x +6 =0
6(x+1) =0
x=-1
check
(-1) +6 = -5 (-1)
5=5,,,,,,,ok