solve for x: (1)-(9/x)=4?

i'm really bad at math and ive been working at this stupid test forever. please help me =(

?2011-04-25T17:24:57Z

x = -3

E2011-04-25T17:27:47Z

First, subtract the 1: -(9/x)=3
Then, distribute the negative: -9/x=3
Multiply by x: -9=3x
Divide by 3: -3=x

?2011-04-25T17:27:01Z

Oh I don't believe in helping those who are doing test materials. I wish you the best of luck.

Blessings

Chris2011-04-25T17:26:42Z

1-(9/x)=4
-1 -1
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-(9/x)=3

(9/x)=-3

(x)(9/x)=-3(x)

9=-3x

x=-3