Understanding and Solving Equations with Negative Variables

What is the first step in solving the equation -x = 6?

• Add 6 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 6

• Subtract 6 from both sides

• Divide both sides by -1

What is the result of dividing -1 by -1?

• 0

• -1

• 1

• 2

How can you quickly solve an equation with a negative variable?

• Subtract the same number from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Change both terms to their opposites

• Add the same number to both sides

If -x = -8, what is the value of x?

• -8

• 0

• 8

• -16

What is the solution to the equation -t = 4.5?

• t = 4.5

• t = 9

• t = 0

• t = -4.5