SOLUTION: solve using the multiplication principle 12x=-84 I am thinking 12*7 =84 so x=7 Is this right?

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Question 349118: solve using the multiplication principle 12x=-84
I am thinking 12*7 =84 so x=7 Is this right?

Found 2 solutions by earmstrong620, stanbon:
Answer by earmstrong620(4) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ok well your problem is very simple
12x=-84
so divide both side by 12
and remember that 84 is negative..
so your answer will be...

x= -7
understand?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve using the multiplication principle 12x=-84
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Multiply both sides by (1/12) to get:
x = -7
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Cheers,
Stan H.