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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve the equation for x. 7x = –2y

OpenStudy (anonymous):

7 is being multiplied by 'x' To get rid of it, we have to do the opposite. And what's the opposite of multiplication?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Um... What is x?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

division

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, so divide 7 to both sides.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so 7 divided my 7?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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