Question

solve the following.
if your answer is not a whole number, then enter it as a reduced fraction.
\\(-\dfrac{9}{7}x - 2 = -6\\)
\\(x = \\)
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Explanation:

Step1: Add 2 to both sides

$-\frac{9}{7}x - 2 + 2 = -6 + 2$
$-\frac{9}{7}x = -4$

Step2: Multiply both sides by $-\frac{7}{9}$

$-\frac{9}{7}x \times (-\frac{7}{9}) = -4 \times (-\frac{7}{9})$
$x = \frac{28}{9}$

Answer:

$\frac{28}{9}$