SOLUTION: Could you please help me with this question below. Would 7X multiplied by negitive 2 equal negitave 14? Please help me. Thank you.

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Question 196262: Could you please help me with this question below.
Would 7X multiplied by negitive 2 equal negitave 14?
Please help me. Thank you.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Would 7X multiplied by negitive 2 equal negitave 14?
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(-2)(7x) = -14
-14x = -14
x = 1
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The statement you posted is true when x = 1.
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Cheers,
Stan H.