Question
Juliana had $96, which is eight times as much money as Al had. How much money did Al have? Select the correct solution method below, representing Al's money with x.
JA. * = 96. Multiply both sides by 8. Al had $768.
B. 8x= 96. Divide both sides by 8. Al had $12.
C. x - 8 = 96. Add 8 to both sides. Al had $104.
D. x + 8 = 96. Subtract 8 from both sides. Al had $88.
JA. * = 96. Multiply both sides by 8. Al had $768.
B. 8x= 96. Divide both sides by 8. Al had $12.
C. x - 8 = 96. Add 8 to both sides. Al had $104.
D. x + 8 = 96. Subtract 8 from both sides. Al had $88.
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To solve the problem, we need to represent Al's money with \( x \) based on the information given: Juliana had $96, which is eight times as much money as Al had.
We can set up the equation as follows:
\[
8x = 96
\]
Now, we will divide both sides by 8 to find \( x \):
\[
x = \frac{96}{8} = 12
\]
Therefore, Al had $12.
The correct solution method is:
**B. 8x = 96. Divide both sides by 8. Al had $12.**
We can set up the equation as follows:
\[
8x = 96
\]
Now, we will divide both sides by 8 to find \( x \):
\[
x = \frac{96}{8} = 12
\]
Therefore, Al had $12.
The correct solution method is:
**B. 8x = 96. Divide both sides by 8. Al had $12.**