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For what value of x is 1/2 x = -9

x = 18
x= -4
x=-18
x= -36

User Bbunmp
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Answer:

x=-18

Step-by-step explanation;

1/2x=-9

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

1x=-9(2)

x=-18

that's the answer^

User Yonel
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Answer:

x = -18

Explanation:

Isolate the variable, x. Note the equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other.

Multiply 2 to both sides:

(x/2) * 2 = (-9) * 2

x = -9 * 2

x = -18

x = -18 is your answer.

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User Dshepherd
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