State the inverse operation needed to solve the equation. Solve the equation. $- \frac { x } { 11 } = 5$
A) Multiply by -11; x = -55
B) Multiply by 11; x = -55
C) Multiply by -11; x = 55
D) Divide by 11; x = 55
E) Divide by -11; x = 55

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The inverse operation for dividing by 11 is multiplying by -11. Therefore, to isolate x, we need to multiply both sides of the equation by -11. This gives us x = -55. Therefore, A is the correct choice.

State the Inverse Operation Needed to Solve the Equation −x11=5- \frac { x } { 11 } = 5−11x​=5

State the Inverse Operation Needed to Solve the Equation $- \frac { x } { 11 } = 5$