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  • 03-11-2020
  • Mathematics
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Solve the equation. 5/6x - 4 = -2

A. 2 2/5

B. 1 2/3

C. -2 2/5

D. 3 2/5

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 03-11-2020

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

[tex]\frac{5}{6}[/tex] x - 4 = - 2 ( add 4 to both sides )

[tex]\frac{5}{6}[/tex] x = 2 ( multiply both sides by 6 to clear the fraction )

5x = 12 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = [tex]\frac{12}{5}[/tex] = 2 [tex]\frac{2}{5}[/tex] → A

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