To solve the equation 5/8 ( x - 1/2 ) = 10, the first step is to reverse the multiplication. What number should both sides be divided by?

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10 months ago

To reverse the multiplication in the equation 5/8 ( x - 1/2 ) = 10, you should divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of x, which is 5/8.