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To solve -8p = 48, which of the following could you do to both sides of the equation? add -8 subtract -8 multiply by -8 divide by -8

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Answer:

Explanation:

You would do 48 divided by -8, and your answer would be -6

And just to clarify, -8 times -6 = 48. (You can use a calculator if still unsure)

User Ozma
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Answer:

Divide by -8.

Explanation:

48 is a multiple of 8, an we are trying to isolate p, so you should divide both sides by +/- 8.

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