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Use inverse operations to solve the equation.

−4x = 52

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Answer:

x = -13

Explanation:

−4x = 52

Divide both sides by -4 to isolate the variable

-4x/-4 = 52/-4

x = - 13

Check:

Substitution

-4 (-13) = 52

52 = 52

* 2 negatives make a positive

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User A Jakhar
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Answer:

x=-13

Explanation:

divide 52 by -4 to get x=-13

User Angel Todorov
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