Question

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

Answer 1

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)

Answer 2

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.