Question

Please help me understand how to do this!

Answer 1

x = -72

Explanation:

-8x/9 = 64

Multiply each side by -9/8

-8x/9 * -9/8 = 64 *-9/8

x = -72

Answer 2

x = -72

Explanation:

Step 1: Get rid of the fraction by multiplying both sides by 9

-8x = 576

Step 2: Divide both sides by -8 to get x

x = -72