Solve the Equation: Find the Missing Factor in 7 × ? = -21

Question

Fill in the missing number:

7?=21 7\cdot?=-21

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's remember the law:

(x)×(+x)=x (-x)\times(+x)=-x

Let's think about which number we need to multiply by 7 to get 21:

7×3=21 7\times3=21

Now let's put the numbers together with the appropriate sign as written in the law above, and we'll get:

+7×(3)=21 +7\times(-3)=-21

Answer

3 -3