Question

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Mariko needs to solve the equation below for D. Which correctly describes the step he should take?

M=

= p

Subtract V from both sides.

Divide both sides by V.

Multiply both sides by V.

O Divide both sides by D.

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which step should I take

Answer 1

Divide both sides by V

Explanation:

The equation is not well written.

Mariko needs to solve the equation below for D. Here is the equation:

M = DV

For Mariko to get D, he needs to make D the subject of the formula by dividing both sides of the equation by the coefficient of D i.e V as shown;

Divide both sides by V

M/V = DV/V

V at the denominator will cancel out the V at the numerator to have:

M/V = D

Rearrange

D = M/V

Therefore, the statement which correctly describes the step he should take is:

Divide both sides by V. Option B is correct.