Question

How do you solve `-\frac{x}{9} = - 58`?

Answer 1

`x=522`

Explanation:

To eliminate the fraction multiply both sides of the equation by 9.

`cancel(9)^1xx-x/cancel(9)^1=(9xx-58)`

`rArr-x=-522`

To solve for x, divide both sides by -1.

`(cancel(-1) x)/cancel(-1)=(-522)/(-1)`

`rArrx=522" is the solution"`