Question
Solve the equation
x=−4
Evaluate
−32x=232
Covert the mixed number to an improper fraction
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Evaluate
232
Multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number and add the numerator of the fraction
32×3+2
Multiply the terms
36+2
Add the terms
38
−32x=38
Change the signs on both sides of the equation
32x=−38
Multiply by the reciprocal
32x×23=−38×23
Multiply
x=−38×23
Solution
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Evaluate
−38×23
Reduce the numbers
−34×3
Reduce the numbers
−4×1
Simplify
−4
x=−4
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Rewrite the equation
x=−4
Evaluate
−32x=232
Evaluate
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Evaluate
232
Multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number and add the numerator of the fraction
32×3+2
Multiply the terms
36+2
Add the terms
38
−32x=38
Multiply both sides of the equation by LCD
−2x=8
Multiply both sides
2x=−8
Solution
x=−4
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