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Part 1
Solve for x.​ Don't forget to perform a check.
negative 7xequalsnegative 49

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-7x = -49\), follow these steps:

1. **Isolate \(x\)**:
Divide both sides of the equation by \(-7\):
\[
x = \frac{-49}{-7}
\]
Simplifying the right side gives:
\[
x = 7
\]

2. **Check the solution**:
Substitute \(x = 7\) back into the original equation to verify:
\[
-7(7) = -49
\]
Calculate the left side:
\[
-49 = -49
\]
Since both sides of the equation are equal, our solution is confirmed.

Thus, the solution is:
\[
\boxed{7}
\]