Question

solve the equation for x. -x/8=7

Answer 1

Use the properties of equalities to solve the given equation:

$-\frac{x}{8}=7$

Multiply both sides by -8:

$\begin{gathered} -\frac{x}{8}\times-8=7\times-8 \\ \Rightarrow x=-56 \end{gathered}$

Therefore:

$x=-56$