Answer
x = -18/5
Work Step by Step
1. Given: -$\frac{5}{9}$x = 2
2. Multiply both sides by reciprocal of coefficient of x:
(-$\frac{9}{5}$)(-$\frac{5}{9}$x) = 2(-$\frac{9}{5}$))
x = -18/5
Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby, John; McGinnis, Terry
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321969359
ISBN 13:
978-0-32196-935-4
Chapter 1 - Section 1.1 - Linear Equations in One Variable - 1.1 Exercises - Page 52: 57
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