Question
Shawnece is solving the equation x/7-4=-6. One of her steps is to multiply both sides of the equation by 7 why?
A. Multiplying both sides by 7 undoes the division of x by 7 in the original problem
B. Multiplying both sides by 7 undoes the addition in the original problem
C. Multiplying both sides by 7 undoes the subtraction in the original problem
D. The negative sign in -6 must be changed to positive
A. Multiplying both sides by 7 undoes the division of x by 7 in the original problem
B. Multiplying both sides by 7 undoes the addition in the original problem
C. Multiplying both sides by 7 undoes the subtraction in the original problem
D. The negative sign in -6 must be changed to positive
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The correct answer is:
**A. Multiplying both sides by 7 undoes the division of x by 7 in the original problem.**
By multiplying both sides of the equation by 7, Shawnece effectively eliminates the division by 7 on the left side of the equation, allowing her to isolate x more easily.
**A. Multiplying both sides by 7 undoes the division of x by 7 in the original problem.**
By multiplying both sides of the equation by 7, Shawnece effectively eliminates the division by 7 on the left side of the equation, allowing her to isolate x more easily.
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