Question

Evaluate the equation. Answer the question.

Renelle solved the equation 60= 12n and found a solution of 720.

Did Renelle get the right solution?

Explain how you decided if Renelle's solution was correct

Answer 1

Explanation:

First solve for the variable n.

Begin with the provided equation:

60=12n

Divide both sides by 12 to isolate the variable n.

(60/12) = (12n/12)

(60/12) = n

5=n

The solution is n=5. Therefore Renelle did not get the right solution.

[It seems like Renelle multiplied both sides of the equation by 12 (instead of dividing), which was incorrect.]