Which of the following should be done to both sides of the equation —6x = 48 to solve the value of x?

Question

A: multiply by —6
B: add 6
C: divide by 6
D: divide by —6

Answer 1

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

So the correct answer is:

D: divide by \(-6\).