Question 131004


{{{-8=2x/9}}} Start with the given equation




{{{(9)(-8)=cross(9)(2x/cross(9))}}} Multiply both sides by 9. 



{{{-72=2x}}} Multiply




{{{0=2x+72}}}Add 72 to both sides



{{{-2x=+72}}} Subtract 2x from both sides



{{{x=(72)/(-2)}}} Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x




{{{x=-36}}} Divide


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=-36}}}