Solve the equation ? 5m/6=-60

Question

Solve the equation : 5m divided by 6 equals negative 60? am I suppose to times 5/6 to each side

Answer 1

No.

 

The equation is 5m/6=-60, which is the same as writing (5/6)x = -60.

 

In an equation like this, you DIVIDE both sides by the x coefficient, not divide by it.

 

So divide both sides by 5/6, to get only x on the left.

 

For the right side, -60/(5/6) = -72

 

so m = -72