Write Equation, Identify Variable: Write down the equation and identify the variable.The equation is −2×□÷−4=−21. We need to find the value of the variable represented by the square box (□).
Multiply by −4: Multiply both sides of the equation by −4 to eliminate the division.−2×□÷−4×−4=−21×−4This simplifies to −2×□=84.
Divide by −2: Divide both sides of the equation by −2 to solve for the variable.−2×□÷−2=84÷−2This simplifies to □=−42.
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