Question

Question :

Solve -8x = 56 for x

answers:
x= -7
x= -8
x=7
x=6
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Answer 1

You would do 56/-8, and 56/-8=-7

Answer 2

x=-7

Explanation:

-8x = 56

divide both sides by -8

that leaves you with x = -7

you can plug it in to check because -8 * -7 = 56