Question

When solving negative one over three.(x − 15) = −4, what is the correct sequence of operations?

Multiply each side by -1/3 , subtract 15 from each side
Multiply each side by −3, add 15 to each side
Multiply each side by -1/3, add 15 to each side
Multiply each side by 3, subtract 15 from each side
@pooja195

Answer 1

Is this the equation? \[-\frac{ 1 }{ 3 }\times (x-15) = -4\]

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

but do you know the answer?

Answer 4

Yes.... but directly? Yes..... B, but do you know WHY?

Answer 5

im not sure

Answer 6

Our goal is x = ...., ok? First, multiply each side by -3: \[(-3)\quad -\frac{ 1 }{ 3 }\times (x-15)=-4 \to (x-15)=12\]

Answer 7

ok?

Answer 8

Second, add 15 to each side:\[(+15)\quad x-15=12 \to x=27\]

Answer 9

Do you understand?

Answer 10

yes

Answer 11

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Answer 12

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