Question 194434
# 1


{{{(-1/2)x=-7/8}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{x=(-7/8)(-2)}}} Multiply both sides by {{{-2}}} (which is the reciprocal of {{{-1/2}}})



{{{x=7/4}}} Multiply and reduce. So you are correct.



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# 2



{{{9x=-81}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{x=(-81)/(9)}}} Divide both sides by {{{9}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-9}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-9}}} and again, you are correct.