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**Jonathan W** · 03-01-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Hui

^- $\frac{1}{2}$ + x + $\frac{2}{3}$ = ^- $\frac{5}{6}$

First combine the 2 fractions on the left-hand side.

x + $\frac{1}{6}$ = ^- $\frac{5}{6}$

Then subtract $\frac{1}{6}$ from both sides of the equation.

x = -1

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAS1

(1/6) + (1/x) = -5/6

First get common denominators for the left hand side.

x/(6x) + 6/(6x) = -5/6

(x + 6)/(6x) = -5/6

Then cross multiply.

-30x = 6x + 36
-36 = 36x
-1 = x

Thank you Mr. Hui and MAS1!