SOLUTION: Solve the following equation -8 = 2x/9

Question 131004: Solve the following equation
-8 = 2x/9

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Multiply both sides by 9.

Multiply

Add 72 to both sides

Subtract 2x from both sides

Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x

Divide

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