SOLUTION: Solve using the multiplication principle. Perform the check. 7x = -56.

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Question 249974: Solve using the multiplication principle. Perform the check.
7x = -56.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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The Multiplication Principle says that if a = b and c is any number,
a * c = b * c.
we want to have just x on one side
what can we multiply by 7x to get 1x?
1/7 so multiply both sides by 1/7 which is the same as dividing both sides by 7