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What is the solution for x if x/8= -8

User Allen Koo
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Answer:

x=-1

Explanation:

just like 8/8 is 1 the same concept only you add a negative

User Rothloup
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Answer:

x = -64

Explanation:

Isolate the variable, x. Note the equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other. Multiply 8 to both sides:

(x/8)8 = (-8)8

x = -8 * 8

x = -64

-64 is your solution for x.

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User Yann Trevin
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