-2/x=4/7

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To solve the equation \(-\frac{2}{x} = \frac{4}{7}\), we can start by cross-multiplying to eliminate the fractions.

Cross-multiplying gives us:

\[ -2 \cdot 7 = 4 \cdot x \]

This simplifies to:

\[ -14 = 4x \]

Now, to solve for \(x\), divide both sides by 4:

\[ x = \frac{-14}{4} \]

Simplifying \(\frac{-14}{4}\) gives:

\[ x = \frac{-7}{2} \]

Thus, the solution is:

\[ \boxed{-\frac{7}{2}} \]