Question

Shown here is a mathematical step taken when solving an equation. Identify the mathematical reason or property used to simplify from the first step to the second step. 8D=56. D=7

Answer 1

D. Division Property of Equality

Explanation:

Given that
`8D = 56`, to find the value of D, the property of equality that needs to be applied here would be the one that would make both sides equal by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

Thus:

Applying the the Division Property of Equality, we would divide both sides by 8.

`(8D)/(8) = (56)/(8)`

`D = 7`

This will leave you with D standing alone. Of which value is 7.