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Part 1
By what number is it necessary to divide each side of the equation in order to obtain just x on the left​ side?
negative 9x ​= 4
Do not solve the equation.
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Part 1
By what number should each side of the equation be​ divided?
  
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Answer 1

To isolate \( x \) on the left side of the equation \(-9x = 4\), you need to divide both sides of the equation by \(-9\).

So, the answer is:

**-9**