How do I solve for X? 37/24=7/8-5x/6

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1. divide all sides by 24 to save time.

37=21-20x

2. subtract 21 this both sides

16= -20x
3. divide both sides by -20

-16/20 = x

4. reduce to its lowest terms

-4/5= x is the answer

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