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

add 6
add 6

divide by −6
divide by negative 6

multiply by −6

Answer 1

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

So, the correct response is: divide by −6.