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Solve -3.5 = x/4for x using the multiplication property of equality.

The operation in the problem is
The inverse operation is
V=X

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Answer:


x=-14

Explanation:


-3.5=(x)/(4)

Swap the sides


(x)/(4)=-3.5

Divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of variable


x=-3.5* 4

Calculate the product or quotient


x=-14

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