Question

Solve for x.

18 ÷ x = -2

x = _____

Answer 1

-9

Step by step explanation:

it can also be written as; 18 over x is equal to -2 over 1

you cross multiply to get 18 = -2x

then multiply through with -2; 18 over -2 = -2x over -2

you cross out; -2 cancels itself and -2 goes into 18 , -9 times

Therefore; the answer is -9

Answer 2

-9

Explanation:

18÷x = -2

18 = -2×x

18 = -2x

-9 = x

x = -9