Problem

What value of $x$ makes this equation true? \[ \frac{4}{7}=-\frac{8}{x} \] 14 11 $-11$ $-14$

Solution

Step 1 :Cross-multiply the equation: \(4x = -8 \times 7\)

Step 2 :Simplify the equation: \(4x = -56\)

Step 3 :Divide both sides by 4: \(x = \frac{-56}{4}\)

Step 4 :Simplify the fraction: \(x = -14\)

Step 5 :\(\boxed{-14}\)

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