Pre-Algebra Examples

$- x = 40$

Step 1

Divide each term in $- x = 40$ by $- 1$ .

$\frac{- x}{- 1} = \frac{40}{- 1}$

Step 2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 2.1

Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.

$\frac{x}{1} = \frac{40}{- 1}$

Step 2.2

Divide $x$ by $1$ .

$x = \frac{40}{- 1}$

Step 3

Simplify the right side.

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Step 3.1

Divide $40$ by $- 1$ .

$x = - 40$