Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 2 - Section 2.2 - The Multiplication Property of Equality - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 129: 6

Answer

multiplying, -1

Work Step by Step

The variable has coefficient of -1. To isolate the variable and get rid of this negative coefficient, you must multiply both sides by -1.
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