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Grade 12Algebra

Replace the blank with an integer to make it a true statement.
_____ × (– 8) = –56

Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years ago
Dear Student

Let us assume the missing integer be x,
Then,
= (x) × (-8) = -56
= x = (-56/-8)
= x =7
Let us substitute the value of x in the place of blank,
= (7) × (-8)
= -56 ... [∵(+ × - = -)]

Thanks