When solving the equation 3x = 9, Daniel used a property of algebra and transformed the equation into x=3. Which property did he use?

A) Multiplication

B) Division

C) Addition

D) Subtraction

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Cecelia

Mathematics

27 January, 03:38

When solving the equation 3x = 9, Daniel used a property of algebra and transformed the equation into x=3. Which property did he use?

A) Multiplication

B) Division

C) Addition

D) Subtraction

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Eliza Lam · Answer 1

B) Division

When dividing the 3x=9 you need to leave x on its own therefore you decide 3x by 3 to cancel out the multiplication. Than what you do to one side you do to the other so 9/3 = 3 leaving the equation answer: x=3

Gianni Griffin · Answer 2

B) Division

Step-by-step explanation:

3x=9

divide both side by 3 gives you

x=3

When solving the equation 3x = 9, Daniel used a property of algebra and transformed the equation into x=3. Which property did he use?A) MultiplicationB) DivisionC) AdditionD) Subtraction

When solving the equation 3x = 9, Daniel used a property of algebra and transformed the equation into x=3. Which property did he use?

A) Multiplication

B) Division

C) Addition

D) Subtraction