SOLUTION: I don't understand how to solve this. -x/6=2/9

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Question 770363: I don't understand how to solve this. -x/6=2/9
Found 2 solutions by oscargut, Alan3354:
Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
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-x/6=2/9
Then
-x = 2(6)/9
-x = 12/9
-x = 4/3
Answer: x = -4/3
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I don't understand how to solve this. -x/6=2/9
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The easiest way is to "cross multiply."
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-x/6=2/9
Multiply the outside terms and the inside terms, and they're equal.
-x*9 = 6*2
-9x = 12
9x = -12
x = -12/9
x = -4/3