Question

Reasoning Solve the given equation and check your answer. Use pencil and paper. Is it possible to solve the equation using​ multiplication?
Explain your reasoning.

8x= (-16)

Answer 1

The value of x after solution of the equation 8x = -16 is -2 and it is not possible to solve this equation using multiplication.

According to the question,

We have the following equation:

8x = -16

Now, this equation can not be solved using multiplication because 8 is already in multiplication with x on the left hand side. If 8 would have been in division then it could be solved using multiplication.

So, dividing by 8 on both the sides:

x = -16/8

x = -2

Hence, the value of x after solution of the equation 8x = -16 is -2 and it is not possible to solve this equation using multiplication.

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