Equation Setup: We have the equation:−72=x4To solve for x, we need to find a value for x that makes the equation true. We can start by cross-multiplying to eliminate the fractions.Cross-multiply the terms of the equation.−2×x=4×7
Cross-Multiply: Perform the multiplication on both sides of the equation.−2x=28Now, we need to isolate x by dividing both sides of the equation by −2.
Perform Multiplication: Divide both sides of the equation by −2 to solve for x.−2x/−2=28/−2x=−14
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