Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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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

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$\frac{6}{7}$
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