Question

What is the last step in solving 7/8 = 3x - 5/11 ? add to both sides of the equation subtract from both sides of the equation multiply both sides of the equation by 3 divide both sides of the equation by 3

Answer 1

The last step in solving this equation was D. Divide both sides of the equation by 3

Explanation:

For finding the solution, let's solve the equation:

7/8 = 3x - 5/11

-3x = - 5/11 - 7/8

-3x = (-40 - 77)/88 (Subtracting at the right side of the equation)

-3x = -117/88

3x = 117/88 (Multiplying by - 1 at both sides of the equation)

x = (117/88)/3 (Dividing by 3 at both sides of the equation)

x = 117/264

The last step in solving this equation was D. Divide both sides of the equation by 3