Question

When solving negative one over eight (x + 35) = −7, what is the correct sequence of operations?

Multiply each side by negative one over eight , add 35 to each side
Multiply each side by negative one over eight , subtract 35 from each side
Multiply each side by −8, subtract 35 from each side
Multiply each side by −8, add 35 to each side

Answer 1

@Michele_Laino

Answer 2

hint:
If I start with this equation:
\[\Large - \frac{{x + 35}}{8} = - \frac{1}{7}\]
then I can multiply both sides by -8, so I can write this:
\[\Large x + 35 = \frac{8}{7}\]

Answer 3

c

Answer 4

yes! correct!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

:)