Answer
x = -48/7 or -6$\frac{6}{7}$
Work Step by Step
1. Given: -$\frac{7}{8}$x = 6
2. Multiply both sides by reciprocal of coefficient of x:
$(-\frac{8}{7})(-\frac{7}{8}$x) = 6$(-\frac{8}{7})$
x = -48/7 or -6$\frac{6}{7}$
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: 60
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