What is the second step in solving the equation?Negative nine( x minus five) equal forty five when solving for x

Question

A. Divide both sides by 9
B. Subtract 5 from both sides
C. Divide both sides by-9
D. Add 5 to both sides

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-9(x - 5) = 45\), the first step is to isolate the term involving \(x\).

To do this, you'll want to get rid of the \(-9\) that is multiplied by \((x - 5)\).

The second step in solving this equation would be to divide both sides by \(-9\) to isolate \((x - 5)\).

So, the correct answer is:

C. Divide both sides by -9.