SOLUTION: I missed class today and don't know how to do the following problem: -x/6=9 (Negative x over 6 equals nine). I believe the answer is -54 but I don't know how to show I got there.

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Question 340076: I missed class today and don't know how to do the following problem:
-x/6=9 (Negative x over 6 equals nine). I believe the answer is -54 but I don't know how to show I got there. Thank you!

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-x/6=9
multiply both sides by 6
-x=54
multiply through by -1
x=-54