Solve using the multiplication principle. Don't forget to check.

yes, it is wrong.

multipy both sides by -2
-2(-x/2))=-2(8)

Thanks.

Sure, I'd be happy to help you with that problem.

To solve for x using the multiplication principle, the goal is to isolate x on one side of the equation. Here's how you can do it step by step:

1. Start with the equation: -x/2 = 8.

2. Multiply both sides of the equation by 2 to eliminate the denominator:
-x/2 * 2 = 8 * 2.

This simplifies to: -x = 16.

3. To solve for x, we need to isolate it. In this case, you can multiply both sides of the equation by -1 to change the negative sign in front of x to a positive sign:
-1 * (-x) = -1 * 16.

This simplifies to: x = -16.

Now, let's check if the solution x = -16 is correct by substituting it back into the original equation:
-x/2 = 8.

Replacing x with -16, we get:
-(-16)/2 = 8.

Simplifying further:
16/2 = 8.

Which simplifies to:
8 = 8.

Since the left side of the equation equals the right side, we can conclude that x = -16 is indeed the correct solution.

So, your solution is correct! Well done!