Question

Which of the following BEST summarizes how to use the multiplication property of equality to isolate the variable p below?

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A.
divide only the right side of the equation by 2
B.
multiply only the right side of the equation by 2
C.
divide both sides of the equation by –2
D.
multiply both sides of the equation by –2

Answer 1

@iGreen @Astrophysics

Answer 2

D

Answer 3

Yes, D..

Answer 4

Divide -1/2 to both sides..or multiply -2.

Answer 5

If you multiply both sides by -2 your left side will become 1, hence p = -8

Answer 6

Thanks so much, I will have questions later I bet.

Answer 7

Anytime, take care :)