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Question 31600: Multiplicative Equation

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
  6. This question review and source binding

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R0062-31600 · q-20260924-equation-multiplicative-solve-0025

Original question and givens

Solve 7×x=-21 over the integers; the coefficient 7 is explicitly nonzero.

  • G001 — Solve 7×x=-21 over the integers; the coefficient 7 is explicitly nonzero.

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · implies

Before

source roles = [qf-equation-multiplicative-solve, integers, no-operation-field, a*x=b]

After

derived = [[integer_solution_STRING]]

Conditions: none

Check THIS bank interface:BASE equations use form/domain;BASE events/complement have no operation;factorials have no domain.ext18 uses local hyphens,other legacy operations underscores.Do not force every answer into a tuple or fraction.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: R62_EXACT_source_keys_domain_operation_form_AND_output_types · Uses: G001

S002 · implies

Before

source roles = [7, -21, a*x=b, integers]

After

derived = [Yes]

Conditions: none

The BASE bank checks integers,not an added SAFE limit.This candidate checks the frozen exact integer slice,not arbitrary unsafe JavaScript-number behavior.Distinguish solutions over Z and Q.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Equation_BASE_integer_coefficients_declared_Z_OR_Q_NOT_blanket_SAFE · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · calculation

Before

Equation multiplicative ORIGINAL b over nonzero a := div(-21, 7)

After

Equation multiplicative ORIGINAL b over nonzero a = -3

Conditions: none

Use ORIGINAL operands and declared order for exact integer/rational arithmetic,not floats.Bounds are family-specific:do not revalidate derived values as RAW inputs or add blanket SAFE/n64 caps to BASE families.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · calculation

Before

Equation multiplicative reverse ORIGINAL a times solution := mul(7, -3)

After

Equation multiplicative reverse ORIGINAL a times solution = -21

Conditions: none

Use ORIGINAL operands and declared order for exact integer/rational arithmetic,not floats.Bounds are family-specific:do not revalidate derived values as RAW inputs or add blanket SAFE/n64 caps to BASE families.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S003

S005 · implies

Before

source roles = [7, -21]

After

derived = [0, -3, -21]

Conditions: none

FIRST require a≠0 AND a divides b,then solve x=b/a IN Z.Negative a is legal.Nondivisibility fails this source family qualification;do not present a rational answer as an integer solution.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Equation_MULT_Z_nonzero_AND_divisibility_BEFORE_division · Uses: G001, S004

Reverse checks

  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check the ORIGINAL inputs,field roles,domain and premises.Consistency does not imply unique recovery of premises.Keep finite checking,independent review,formal proof and publication separate.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Equation multiplicative reverse ORIGINAL a times solution with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Equation multiplicative ORIGINAL b over nonzero a with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check the ORIGINAL inputs,field roles,domain and premises.Consistency does not imply unique recovery of premises.Keep finite checking,independent review,formal proof and publication separate.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check the ORIGINAL inputs,field roles,domain and premises.Consistency does not imply unique recovery of premises.Keep finite checking,independent review,formal proof and publication separate.

Result

-3

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.

This question review and source binding

Review date: 2026-10-26

Original questions, answers, step expressions, numeric ASTs and historical records are retained. Source candidate labels remain historical and are not overwritten as formal proof.

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  • Lean: NOT_RUN · human review: NOT_PERFORMED
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