SOLUTION: I can't remember what to multiply by to get x by itself. (-2/x)=-11

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Question 183374: I can't remember what to multiply by to get x by itself. (-2/x)=-11
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-2%2Fx=-11 Start with the given equation


-2=-11x Multiply both sides by "x" (to get "x" out of the denominator)


-2%2F%28-11%29=x Divide both sides by 11 (to isolate "x")


2%2F11=x Reduce


So the solution is x=2%2F11