Which of the following BEST summarizes how to solve for the variable x in the equation below, and which rule was used to do so?

–3 = 4x
A.
add –3 to both sides of the equation by the addition property of equality
B.
add –3 to both sides of the equation by the multiplication property of equality
C.
multiply by 1/4 on both sides of the equation by the addition property of equality
D.
multiply by 1/4 on both sides of the equation by the multiplication property of equality

Question

Which of the following BEST summarizes how to solve for the variable x in the equation below, and which rule was used to do so?

–3 = 4x
A.
add –3 to both sides of the equation by the addition property of equality
B.
add –3 to both sides of the equation by the multiplication property of equality
C.
multiply by 1/4  on both sides of the equation by the addition property of equality
D.
multiply by 1/4 on both sides of the equation by the multiplication property of equality

anonymous · Answer

"D" because this regards multiplication, not addition.

anonymous · Answer

Once you multiply the right side by 1/4, you will get "x" all by itself on the right side.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks

anonymous · Answer

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