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Question from Conor, a student:

Hi!

I was wondering if you could help me with this question.

Many thanks

1.) Solve to find x:

(5x - 4) / 6 = -9

Hi Conor,

The first step I would take would be to multiply both sides by 6

multiply by 6

which simplifies to

simplified

Can you solve for x now? If you need further help write back,
Penny

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