SOLUTION: Can someone help me solve using the multiplication principle. -1/2x = -7/8

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Question 462393: Can someone help me solve using the multiplication principle.
-1/2x = -7/8

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+-%281%2F2%29%2Ax+=+-%287%2F8%29+
Multiply both sides by +16+
+-%2816%2F2%29%2Ax+=+-%287%2A16%29%2F8+
+-8x+=+-14+
+x+=+14%2F8+
+x+=+7%2F4+