SapphireKesley SapphireKesley
  • 14-06-2017
  • Mathematics
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What is the value of x in the equation -6/7 = -x/84?

A. –98
B. –72
C. 72
D. 98

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firestarangel26
firestarangel26 firestarangel26
  • 14-06-2017
Use cross multiplication: 
[tex] \frac{-6}{7} = \frac{-x}{84} [/tex]

[tex](-6)*(84)=(-x)*(7) [/tex]

[tex]-504=-7x [/tex]

Divide both sides by -7 to find x: 
[tex]-504/-7=-7x/-7 [/tex]

Final answer: x=72 (C)

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Bubbie2002
Bubbie2002 Bubbie2002
  • 14-06-2017
the answer i think is 72

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