Identify the operation to perform to the equation to isolate the variable.
-$\frac{5}{6} x=14$
A) Divide by 5
B) Multiply by $\frac{5}{6}$ or Divide by $\frac{6}{5}$
C) Multiply by 6
D) Multiply by $\frac{6}{5}$ or Divide by $\frac{5}{6}$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To isolate $x$, you need to perform the inverse operation of what is currently being done to $x$. Since $x$ is being multiplied by $\frac{5}{6}$, you should multiply by the reciprocal of $\frac{5}{6}$, which is $\frac{6}{5}$, or equivalently, divide by $\frac{5}{6}$.

Identify the Operation to Perform to the Equation to Isolate 56x=14\frac{5}{6} x=1465​x=14

Identify the Operation to Perform to the Equation to Isolate $\frac{5}{6} x=14$