Thread: Need Some Direction

I have a few problems like the following to solve. What is the best method to use?

-5x/6 -8 = -18

The -5x is the numerator and 6 is the denominator followed by a minus 8 equal to minus 18.
Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by zerbe

I have a few problems like the following to solve. What is the best method to use?

-5x/6 -8 = -18

The -5x is the numerator and 6 is the denominator followed by a minus 8 equal to minus 18.
Thanks in advance.

Multiply each term by 6 to eliminate the fraction.



Add 48 to both sides



Finally, divide by -5