Answer
$$x=-\frac{1}{2}$$
Work Step by Step
To solve the equation, we use the rules of Algebra to isolate the given variable. Doing this, we find:
$$ \frac{1}{x}x=-2x\\ 1=-2x\\ x=-\frac{1}{2}$$
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 7 - Functions and Graphs - 7.1 Introduction to Function - 7.1 Exercise Set - Page 451: 74
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