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

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Question 808198: Five sixths of a number is -60. What is the number?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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5/6 x=-60
x=(6/5)(-60)=-72