Solve the equation for x. -x/8=7

RobJan asked Sep 16, 2023

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Use the properties of equalities to solve the given equation:

Multiply both sides by -8:

$\begin{gathered} -(x)/(8)*-8=7*-8 \\ \Rightarrow x=-56 \end{gathered}$

Therefore:

Mgaert answered Sep 21, 2023

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