When solving negative one over eight (x + 35) = −7, what is the correct sequence of operations? (5 points)Multiply each side by negative one over eight , add 35 to each sideMultiply each side by negative one over eight , subtract 35 from each sideMultiply each side by −8, subtract 35 from each sideMultiply each side by −8, add 35 to each side
Accepted Solution
A:
The correct answer choice is: ______________________________________________ [C]: "Multiply each side by −8, subtract 35 from each side" . _______________________________________________ Explanation: _______________________________________________ Given: "[tex] \frac{-1}{8} [/tex] (x + 35) = -7 " ;
We can START by multiply each side of the equation by "-8" to completely get rid of the "[tex] \frac{-1}{8} [/tex]" fraction on the "left-hand-side" of the equation:
since: "[tex] \frac{-1}{8} [/tex] * -8 = 1 ; and: "1" , multiplied by any given value, is equal to that given value; so in effect, the "1" becomes eliminated.
Then, we SUBTRACT "35" (FROM EACH SIDE OF THE EQUATION) ; to isolate "x" on ONE SIDE OF THE EQUATION; and to solve for "x" ;
→ x + 35 − 35 = 56 − 35 ;
→ x = 21 . ______________________________________________________ So, as explained, the correct answer is: ______________________________________________________ Answer choice: [C]: ______________________________________________________ "Multiply each side by −8, subtract 35 from each side" . ______________________________________________________