To solve, this, perform the opposite operation of what is being done on both sides. Here, we see x being <u>multiplied</u> by -7. The opposite operation of multiplication is division.
Therefore, to solve this, divide both sides by -7.
-7x = -96
-7x / -7 = -96 / -7
x = -96/-7
When you divide two negative numbers, they become a positive.
x = 96/7
This cannot be simplified further as a fraction, but if you would like the exact decimal, it is about 13.714.
The first point is on -2 and is going down the number line so w is less than -2 but since there is a closed circle, it would be w is less than or equal to -2 or w ≤ -2
