Question

Sasha solved an equation, as shown below:

Step 1: 8x = 56
Step 2: x = 56 − 8
Step 3: x = 48

Part A: Is Sasha's solution correct or incorrect? If the solution is incorrect, explain why it is incorrect and show the correct steps to solve the equation. (6 points)

Part B: How many solutions does this equation have?

Answer 1

@extrinix help?

Answer 2

Sasha's solution would be incorrect because you can't subtract the 8 from \(8x\).

So to redo the equation, divide by 8 instead of subtracting by 8.
\(8x=56\)
\(\overline{8}~~~~~~~~~\overline{8}\)
\(~~x=7\)

And since this equation is not a factor able equation, you would be left with `1 answer`