SOLUTION: please help me solve the following equations: 1. -1 = -4/7t 2. -3/8w = -9 3. -3/15s = 4 4. -3x = 3/2

Question 116204: please help me solve the following equations:
1. -1 = -4/7t
2. -3/8w = -9
3. -3/15s = 4
4. -3x = 3/2

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'll do the first two to get you started:

#1

Start with the given equation

Multiply both sides by 7.

Multiply

Add 7 to both sides

Add 4t to both sides

Divide both sides by 4 to isolate t

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Answer:
So our answer is (which is approximately in decimal form)

#2

Start with the given equation

Multiply both sides by 8.

Multiply

Divide both sides by -3 to isolate w

Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is

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