Question

Solve for x 8 x = − 14 Give your answer as an improper fraction in its simplest form.

Answer 1

Answer:

$8x = - 14 \\ x = \frac{ \cancel{ - 14}_{ \: \: - 7} }{ \cancel{8} _{ \: \: 4} } \\ \boxed{x = \underline{ \underline{ \frac{ - 7}{4} }}}$