Solve Equations with Multiplication and Division Quick Check

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Which of the following should be done to both sides of the equation −6x=48
to solve the value of x
?(1 point)
Responses

add 6
add 6

multiply by −6
multiply by negative 6

divide by 6
divide by 6

divide by −6
divide by negative 6
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Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-6x = 48\) for \(x\), you need to isolate \(x\). The equation can be solved by dividing both sides by \(-6\).

So, the correct response is:

divide by −6 (or divide by negative 6).