How do you solve an algebraic equation with a negative fraction?

ex. -2/3x = 10
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Multiply both sides by 3x and get -2 = 30x, because 3x under -2 cancels, then divide both sides by 30 and get -2/30 = x, then put in correct form -x = 2/30, then multiply both sides by -1 to get x = -2/30, then reduce x = -1/15.
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