Question

Please help me I really need help with. What is -8.2x = 164 and what does x=

Answer 1

`\\ \rm\rightarrowtail -8.2x=164`

`\\ \rm\rightarrowtail 8.2x=-164`

`\\ \rm\rightarrowtail x=-164/8.2`

`\\ \rm\rightarrowtail x=-20`

Answer 2

x = -20

Explanation:

Given equation:

-8.2x = 164

Divide both sides by -8.2:

⇒ -8.2x ÷ -8.2 = 164 ÷ -8.2

⇒ x = -20