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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-1%2F2x=2
Multiply each side of the equation by 2x:
%28%28-1%29%282x%29%29%2F2x=2%282x%29
Now you can cancel the 2x terms on the left:
-1=4x
Divide each side of the equation by 4:
highlight%28x=-1%2F4%29
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