Question

-4.9x=9.8 what is the value of x please explain what and how you did the problem so I can learn too thanks!

Answer 1

To get x alone, you have to divide -4.9 to both sides. The reason you have to divide is because division is the opposite of multiplication

This is what you call a one step equation

-4.9x = 9.8
x = 9.8/-4.9
x= -2

Answer 2

-4.9x = 9.8    Divide both sides by -4.9

x = 9.8/-4.9.    Use a calculator.

x = -2.         Answer is - because + /-    =   -

I hope this helps.