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
multiply by negative 6

Answer 1

To solve the equation $-6x=48$ for $x$, you should divide both sides of the equation by $-6$. Therefore, the correct response is:

divide by −6 (or divide by negative 6)