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By what number is it necessary to divide each side of the equation in order to obtain just x on the left​ side?
negative x equals 29
Do not actually solve the equation.
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Part 1
What number should each side be divided​ by?
  
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Answer 1

To isolate \( x \) on the left side of the equation \( -x = 29 \), you need to divide both sides by \(-1\).

So, the number you should divide each side by is \(-1\).