Question

What should be multiplied by (-12) in order to get 180

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the unknown number be

x

.

Then,

⇒

x

×

(

−

12

)

=

180

⇒

x

=

(

180

−

12

)

=

−

15

∴

-15 has to be multiplied with -12 to get 180.

Answer 2

Answer:

-15

Step-by-step explanation:

let the unkown number be x

Now, (-12) X (x) = 180

In order to find x we transpose -12 to the other side and divide it by 180 to get the answer.

x = 180 ÷ (-12)

x = -15

Hence -15 should be multiplied by -12 to get 180.

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