document.write( "Question 370220: Write and slve an equation.
\n" ); document.write( "the product of 4 and a number is -12
\n" ); document.write( "i dont understand why there is a negative in the 12
\n" ); document.write( "thanks for the help:)) \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #263868 by robertb(5830) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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4x = -12. Divide both sides by 4, to get x = -3. There's no problem with the negative in the twelve, it just means the solution is a negative number. \n" ); document.write( "

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