Answer
x = $-\frac{5}{6}$
Work Step by Step
$-\frac{2}{3}x = \frac{5}{9}$
Multiply both sides by the reciprocal of the coefficient. $-\frac{3}{2}$:
$-\frac{3}{2}(-\frac{2}{3}x) = \frac{5}{9}(-\frac{3}{2})$
x = $-\frac{5}{6}$
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Integrated Review - Solving Linear Equations - Page 122: 19
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