Yes. As long as you multiply both sides of an equation by the same amount, you will not change the equation. The same goes for dividing, adding, and subtracting. As long as you do the same to both sides, you will not change the equation.
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asked • 10/06/17can i multiply -2 to both sides to cancel 2 in this equation?
can i multiply -2 to both sides to cancel 2 in this equation?
0=3x/-2??
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Andy C. answered • 10/06/17
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Of course!
Please do.
0 = -3x <--- multiplies both sides by -2
0 = x <--- divides both sides by -3
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