Question

HELP! E

Jacob and Jason were both trying to solve the equation 7x = 49. Jacob multiplied both sides of the equation by 1/7. Jason divided both sides of the equation by 7. Who solved the equation correctly?
A. Only Jacob
B. Only Jason
C. Both Jacob and Jason
D. Neither Jacob or Jason

Answer 1

c

Explanation:

Multiplying 49 by 1/7 in the inverse operation of dividing it by 7, so they will both get the correct answer.