Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 2 - Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving - 2.1 Solving Equations - 2.1 Exercise Set - Page 86: 51

Answer

$x=-7$

Work Step by Step

Dividing both sides by $ -7 $, then the solution to the given equation, $ -7x=49 $, is \begin{array}{l} \dfrac{-7x}{-7}=\dfrac{49}{-7} \\\\ x=-7 .\end{array}
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