Question

What number needs to be eliminated to solve this equation? 3d = -81

Answer 1

i believe that 3 needs to be eliminated

Explanation:

3d÷3=-81÷3

d=27

hope i helped :D

Answer 2

You must first divide 3 from both sides.

Explanation:

Whenever you solve an equation such as this you are always trying to isolate the variable that is given. In this case we are arriving at the value of d alone.

3d = -81

d = -27

Hope this helps!