Question

What is the value of x in the equation -6/7 = -x/84?

A. –98
B. –72
C. 72
D. 98

Answer 1

the answer i think is 72

Answer 2

Use cross multiplication:

`(-6)/(7) = (-x)/(84)`


`(-6)*(84)=(-x)*(7)`


`-504=-7x`

Divide both sides by -7 to find x:

`-504/-7=-7x/-7`

Final answer: x=72 (C)