solving -1/3 (x − 15) = −4, what is the correct sequence of operations? 1. Multiply each side by -1/3, subtract 15 from each side 2. Multiply each side by −3, add 15 to each side 3. Multiply each side by -1/3 , add 15 to each side 4. Multiply each side by 3, subtract 15 from each side

Jazlyn Nash

Jazlyn Nash

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2022-12-04

Solving 1 / 3 ( x 15 ) = 4, what is the correct sequence of operations?
1. Multiply each side by -1/3, subtract 15 from each side
2. Multiply each side by −3, add 15 to each side
3. Multiply each side by -1/3 , add 15 to each side
4. Multiply each side by 3, subtract 15 from each side

Answer & Explanation

Damion Ray

Damion Ray

Beginner2022-12-05Added 9 answers

1 / 3 ( x 15 ) = 4
Multiply each side by -3
( 3 ) × 1 3 ( x 15 ) = 4 × ( 3 ) x ( x 15 ) = 12
To both sides, add 15
x 15 + 15 = 12 + 15 x = 27
Therefore, multiplying each side by (-3) and then adding 15 to each side is the proper order of operations.

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