Question

In the equation 5x = 60, what is the next step in the equation solving sequence?

A. Isolate the variable through inverse operations
B. Combine like terms
C. Solve for the variable
D. identify and move the coefficient or variable

Answer 1

c. solve for the variable

Explanation:

to do this divide both sides by 5

5/5x would simplify to x

and 60/5 is 7

x=7

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

You have to divide both sides by the coefficient of x