Question

The solution of the equation 2x/7 = (-8) is _________.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1

 

Add 77 to both sides.

2x=8+72x=8+7

2

 

Simplify  8+78+7  to  1515.

2x=152x=15

3

 

Divide both sides by 22.

x=\frac{15}{2}x=215

Done

Decimal Form: 7.5

Answer 2

Answer:

28

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{2x}{7} = - 8 \\ 2x = - 8 \times 7 \\ 2x = - 56 \\ x = \frac{ - 56}{2} \\ x = - 28$