Which of the following should be done to both sides of the equation −6x=48

Question

−
6
𝑥
=
48
to solve the value of x
𝑥
?(1 point)
Responses

divide by −6
−
6
divide by negative 6

multiply by −6
−
6
multiply by negative 6

add 6
add 6

divide by 6.................

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-6x = 48\) for \(x\), you should divide both sides of the equation by \(-6\). This will isolate \(x\) on one side of the equation.

So, the correct response is:

divide by -6