SOLUTION: I need help finding out how to solve this linear equation: 2 2/3x=-6 5/6 I am trying to solve for x.

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Question 457533: I need help finding out how to solve this linear equation:
2 2/3x=-6 5/6
I am trying to solve for x.
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2 2/3x=-6 5/6
8x%2F3+=+-41%2F6
LCD = 6
multiply equation by 6
16x=-41
/16
x=-41/16