how do I solve -2 = 12/x?
Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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GIven the equation of the line:
-2 = 12/x
Solve for x.
Solution:
In order to solve for x, we simply need to cross multiply -2 = 12/x
-2 = 12/x
-2x = 12
Divide both sides by -2 in order to cancel out -2x, leaving behind x.
-2x/-2 = 12/-2
x = -6
Final answer:
x = -6