SOLUTION: Solve the following equation -8 = 2x/9

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Question 131004: Solve the following equation
-8 = 2x/9

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-8=2x%2F9 Start with the given equation



%289%29%28-8%29=cross%289%29%282x%2Fcross%289%29%29 Multiply both sides by 9.


-72=2x Multiply



0=2x%2B72Add 72 to both sides


-2x=%2B72 Subtract 2x from both sides


x=%2872%29%2F%28-2%29 Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x



x=-36 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is x=-36