Solve for x

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5/3x−4=−9

1 answer

5/3x - 4 = -9

Add 4 to both sides:

5/3x = -5

Multiply by the reciprocal of 5/3 (which is 3/5) on both sides:

x = -5 * 3/5
x = -15/5
x = -3

Therefore, x = -3.