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Independent practice question x/8-1/2=-7/2

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Answer:

x = -24

Explanation:

If you are to solve for x then multiply everything by 2 so


(2x)/(8) - 1 = -7 now multiply everything by 8 to get rid of the fraction

2x - 8 = -56, solve for x so 2x = -48 so x = -24

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You need to put more of the question for me to understand
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