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If x/-2=18 then wat is equal to x

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Answer:

x = -36

Explanation:

x/-2 = 18

We are solving for x, so multiply by -2 on both sides to isolate the variable x.

x/-2 x -2/1 = 18 x -2

x = -36

Double check by plugging in -36 back into the original equation.

-36/-2 = 18

Two negatives make a positive

18 = 18

So x = -36

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