Find the value of x.8x = -28

Gil asked May 6, 2023

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Answer

x = -7/2

Explanation

Given the equation:

Dividing by 8 at both sides of the equation:

$\begin{gathered} (8x)/(8)=(-28)/(8) \\ x=(-(28)/(4))/((8)/(4)) \\ x=-(7)/(2) \end{gathered}$

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