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

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Use the properties of equalities to solve the given equation:


-(x)/(8)=7

Multiply both sides by -8:


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

Therefore:


x=-56

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