Chapter 12, Problem 36CUR

To determine

To solve: The equation $\frac{x}{-6}=-8$ .

Answer to Problem 36CUR

The value of $x$ is $48$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information : The equation is $\frac{x}{-6}=-8$ .

Concept used : First we have to solve the equation then the $x$ substitute by the value of $x$ in the equation to check.

Calculation :

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{x}{-6}=-8\\ \Rightarrow x=\left(-8\right)\times \left(-6\right)\\ \Rightarrow x=48\end{array}$

Thus, the value of $x$ is $48$ .

Verification:

Left hand side,

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{x}{-6}\\ =\frac{48}{-6}\\ =-8\end{array}$

Right hand side $=-8$

Therefore, Right hand side = Left hand side.