Which of the following should be done to both sides of the equation −6x=48

Question

to solve the value of x
?(1 point)
Responses

divide by −6
divide by negative 6

divide by 6
divide by 6

add 6
add 6

multiply by −6

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-6x = 48\), you should divide both sides by \(-6\). This will isolate the variable \(x\).

So the correct response is:

divide by −6