SOLUTION: I am confused as to how to solve -1/2x=2

SOLUTION: I am confused as to how to solve -1/2x=2

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Question 220738: I am confused as to how to solve -1/2x=2
Answer by tutor_paul(519) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Multiply each side of the equation by 2x:

Now you can cancel the 2x terms on the left:

Divide each side of the equation by 4:

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