Shawnece is solving the equation 7 - 4 = - 6. One of her steps is to multiply both sides

Question

of the equation by 7. Why? (1 point)

• Multiplying both sides by 7 undoes the subtraction in the original problem.
• The negative sign in — 6 must be changed to positive.
• The negative sign in - 6 must be changed to positive
•Multiplying both sides by seven undies the subtraction in the original problem

Answer 1

The correct reasoning for Shawnece's step is not clearly stated among the options provided. However, it appears that the intent behind multiplying both sides by 7 is not to address the subtraction in the original equation, because the equation given is incorrect.

The equation 7 - 4 indeed equals 3, not -6. Therefore, multiplying both sides by 7 wouldn't clarify or correct the initial mistake of the equation being set.

If the goal was to manipulate the equation for solving, more context would be needed as to what Shawnece is trying to achieve (e.g., solving for a variable).

But if you need to select one of the options and assuming it is reflecting a generic property of equations, the closest (despite being incorrect) would be the first option:

• "Multiplying both sides by 7 undoes the subtraction in the original problem."

However, it's important to note that this reasoning does not actually apply correctly to this specific equation.