SOLUTION: i had a problem: x/-4=17. x equaled -68, but i don't know how i got that? how do you solve it

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Question 164024: i had a problem: x/-4=17. x equaled -68, but i don't know how i got that? how do you solve it
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/-4=17
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Multiply both sides by -4 to get:
x = -4*17
x = -68
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Cheers,
Stan H.