Question

Solve for x.



1/2x = -9

x = -18
x = -4
x = 18

Answer 1

x = -18

Explanation:

1/2x = -9

(21)1/2x = -9(2/1)

x = -9/1(2/1)

x = -18/1

x = -18

Answer 2

x = -18

Explanation:

1/2x = -9

Multiply each side by 2

1/2x * 2 = -9*2

x = -18