Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1-3 - Cumulative Review - Page 228: 13

Answer

$x=-27$

Work Step by Step

Multiply both sides of the equation by $\frac{3}{5}$: $\frac{3}{5} (\frac{5}{3}x)=\frac{3}{5}(-45) \\x=-\frac{-135}{5} \\x=-27$
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