6.24 (x+5.9) =20.22 but the first number is to reverse the multiplication what number should both sides be divided by?

Answer 1

To reverse the multiplication by \(6.24\) in the equation \(6.24 (x + 5.9) = 20.22\), you should divide both sides of the equation by \(6.24\).

So, the correct step is:

\[ x + 5.9 = \frac{20.22}{6.24} \]

After performing the division on the right side, you can solve for \(x\):

1. Calculate \( \frac{20.22}{6.24} \).
2. Then, isolate \(x\):

\[ x = \frac{20.22}{6.24} - 5.9 \]

Thus, both sides should be divided by \(6.24\).