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Which operation would isolate the variable in this equation? -8x = 312 A.Add 8 to both sides. B.Add 312 to both sides. C.Multiply both sides by-8. D.Divide both sides by-8.

Which operation would isolate the variable in this equation? -8x = 312 A.Add 8 to both sides. B.Add 312 to both sides. C.Multiply both sides by-8. D.Divide both sides by-8.
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Which operation would isolate the variable in this equation?

-8x = 312
A.Add 8 to both sides.
B.Add 312 to both sides.
C.Multiply both sides by-8.
D.Divide both sides by-8.

User Svetlin Zarev
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Answer:

D. Divide both sides by - 8

Explanation:

-8x = 312

x = 312/(-8)

x = - 39

User PhilBa
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