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