Question

Solve for the variable. -x/9=5/3
Solve for the variable. -x/9=5/3
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Answer 1

-x = 45/3
x = -15

Answer 2

Okay but what about when you check your answer you have one side that has a solution with a negative and then one side with a positive. What do you do?

Answer 3

If only one side has a negative, you can switch the negative sign to any side. (or multiply both sides by -1 which dies the same thing for you)

If both have a negative sign, they cancel out, and you get a positive on both sides. (again, multiply by -1 and you'll see)

Answer 4

Thank you