Sasha solved an equation. Her work is shown below. Explain Sasha's error. Then, show the correct way to solve.

h divided by seven equals six. Add seven to both sides: h divided by seven plus seven equals six plus seven, so h equals thirteen.

Question

Sasha solved an equation. Her work is shown below. Explain Sasha's error. Then, show the correct way to solve.

h divided by seven equals six. Add seven to both sides: h divided by seven plus seven equals six plus seven, so h equals thirteen.

anonymous · Answer

h/7 = 6
(h/7)+7 = 13 
the wrong is to add 7 no need for that you need to multiply by 7
h/7=6
h=7*6=42

anonymous · Answer

the inverse operation of division is multiplication,while addition is the inverse of subtraction.