SOLUTION: x/7=-10 As of now I have added the 10 to both sides so now its: x/7+10=0 I have no idea what to do now Please help

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Question 819945: x/7=-10
As of now I have added the 10 to both sides so now its: x/7+10=0
I have no idea what to do now
Please help
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, richwmiller:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

x%2F7+=+10          Isolating x on one side of the EQ

  +x+=+10%2A7       |Multiplying both sides of the EQ by 7 !

   x = 70

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/7=-10
You need to see what you have here.
x/7 means x*1/7
x*1/7=-10
what is the inverse of 1/7 ? 7 of course
multiply by 7
x=7*-10
x=-70