Question

Explain how to get the variable alone in the following equation.
b divided by 13 equals 5
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Part 1
Select the correct choice below and fill in the answer box within your choice.
​(Type a whole​ number.)
A.
Divide both sides by
  
enter your response here.
B.
Add
  
enter your response here to both sides.
C.
Subtract
  
enter your response here from both sides.
D.
Multiply both sides by
  
enter your response here.

Answer 1

Equation: b/13 = 5

To isolate b, multiply both sides by 13.

Choice: D. Multiply both sides by 13.

Result: b = 5 × 13 = 65 (check: 65/13 = 5).