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  • 06-10-2021
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If the equation yx = zx is true, when yx is positive, x /= 0, and z is
a negative integer. Will x be positive or negative?

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  • 06-10-2021

Answer: negative

Step-by-step explanation:

With yx = zx, then by the Multiplicative Property of Equality, y = z. Since z is a negative integer, then y is also a negative integer. Since yx is positive, with y equal to a negative integer, then x is negative.

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