Question

HEP PLEASE ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1. Malia solved an equation, as shown below:

Step 1: 6x = 48
Step 2: x = 48 – 6
Step 3: x = 42

Part A: Is Malia's solution correct or incorrect? If the solution is incorrect, explain why it is incorrect and show the correct steps to solve the equation. (6 points)

Part B: How many solutions will this equation have? (4 points)

Answer 1

Malia's solution is incorrect.
Correct steps to solve the equation:
Step 1: 6x = 48
Step 2: x = 48/6
Step 3: x = 8

This equation have one solution [x=8]