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 6

divide by −6
divide by negative 6

multiply by −6
multiply by negative 6

add 6

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-6x = 48\) for \(x\), you should divide both sides of the equation by \(-6\).

So the correct response is:

divide by −6