SOLUTION: Five-sixths of a number is -60. What is the number?

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Question 481287: Five-sixths of a number is -60. What is the number?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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5/6(p)=-60
5p=-360
p=-360/5=-72..