Which is NOT a good reason to perform step 1 in the solution shown?

Step 1 : 8x/8 = 48/8

Step 2 : x = 6

A.) Dividing is the inverse of multiplying.

B.) Divide by 8 because 8 is a factor of 48.

C.) Dividing both sides by 8 keeps the equation balanced.

D.) Dividing 8x by 8 isolates x on one side of the equation.

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Cordell Gilmore

Mathematics

2 October, 14:31

Which is NOT a good reason to perform step 1 in the solution shown?

Step 1 : 8x/8 = 48/8

Step 2 : x = 6

A.) Dividing is the inverse of multiplying.

B.) Divide by 8 because 8 is a factor of 48.

C.) Dividing both sides by 8 keeps the equation balanced.

D.) Dividing 8x by 8 isolates x on one side of the equation.

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Pablo Hodge · Answer 1

B.) Divide by 8 because 8 is a factor of 48.

Step-by-step explanation:

It's true, it's just not a good reason. Sometimes when we divide both sides of an equation by a number everything works out evenly, sometimes it doesn't, but either way it's a step toward the answer, maybe the last step.