How to solve -8x=144

Mathematics

2 answers:

Tpy6a [65]3 years ago

8 0

Answer:

$\Huge \boxed{X=-18}$

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this problem, first you have to isolate it on one side of the equation. Remember to solve this problem, division property of equality is divide both sides of an equation by the same non-zero number doesn't change the equation.

Divide -8 from both sides.

$\displaystyle \frac{-8x}{-8}=\frac{144}{-8}$

Solve.

$\displaystyle 144\div-8=-18$

In conclusion, the correct answer is x=-18.

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sp2606 [1]3 years ago

3 0

Answer:

x=−18

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

−8x=144

Step 1: Divide both sides by -8.

−8x−8=144−8

x=−18

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