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

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
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Chapter 2 - Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving - 2.1 Solving Equations - 2.1 Exercise Set - Page 87: 75

Answer

$x=-\dfrac{7}{6}$

Work Step by Step

Using properties of equality, the solution to the given equation, $ -12x=14 $, is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} \dfrac{-12x}{-12}=\dfrac{14}{-12} \\\\ x=\dfrac{14}{-12} \\\\ x=-\dfrac{\cancel{2}\cdot7}{\cancel{2}\cdot6} \\\\ x=-\dfrac{7}{6} .\end{array}
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