Question

Which step explains how to find a value of a in 6a = 72?

a. Add 6 to both sides
b. Divide both sides by 6
c. Multiply both sides by 6
d. Subtract 6 from both sides

Answer 1

b. Divide both sides by six

Explanation:

you want to get the a by itself so you divide

Answer 2

divide both sides by 6