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Solve One-Step Linear Equations Quick Check
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Question
Solve for x.
x8=−8(1 point)
Responses

x=−1
x equals negative 1

x=64
x equals 64

x=0
x equals 0

x=−64
x equals negative 64
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Answer 1

To solve the equation \( x \cdot 8 = -8 \), you divide both sides by 8:

\[
x = \frac{-8}{8}
\]
\[
x = -1
\]

So the correct answer is \( x = -1 \).