Question

When solving -1/8 (x + 35) = −7, what is the correct sequence of operations?

a. Multiply each side by -1/8, add 35 to each side
b. Multiply each side by -1/8, subtract 35 from each sidec. Multiply each side by −8, subtract 35 from each side
d. Multiply each side by −8, add 35 to each side

Answer 1

`-(1)/(8)(x+35)=-7\ \ \ \ |\cdot(-8)\\\\x+35=56\ \ \ \ |-35\\\\x=21`

Answer:

c. Multiply each side by −8, subtract 35 from each side.