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The equation is –8.4 = –6g.
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(Divide each side by negative 6) \ \
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(Cancel common terms)
g = 1.4 (Divide: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=498575ac9968009bda09f71fe02e76c0.png\")
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Check:
\To check the solution, substitute g = 1.4 in original equation.
\–8.4 = (–6)(1.4)
\–8.4 = –8.4 (Multiply: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=78729d3cae520a1c15c05ff74d90a3c9.png\")
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The statement is true.
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The value of g = 1.4.