Question

what number should be on both sides of -7x=14 to find x

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-7x = 14\) for \(x\), you need to isolate \(x\). You can do this by dividing both sides of the equation by \(-7\).

Here’s how you do it:

\[
x = \frac{14}{-7}
\]

Now, simplify the right side:

\[
x = -2
\]

So, to answer your question, you need to divide both sides of the equation by \(-7\) to find \(x\).