Pre-Algebra Examples

$y = - x$

Step 1

Rewrite the equation as $- x = y$ .

$- x = y$

Step 2

Divide each term in $- x = y$ by $- 1$ and simplify.

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Step 2.1

Divide each term in $- x = y$ by $- 1$ .

$\frac{- x}{- 1} = \frac{y}{- 1}$

Step 2.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 2.2.1

Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.

$\frac{x}{1} = \frac{y}{- 1}$

Step 2.2.2

Divide $x$ by $1$ .

$x = \frac{y}{- 1}$

Step 2.3

Simplify the right side.

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Step 2.3.1

Move the negative one from the denominator of $\frac{y}{- 1}$ .

$x = - 1 \cdot y$

Step 2.3.2

Rewrite $- 1 \cdot y$ as $- y$ .

$x = - y$