Question

Malia solved an equation, as shown below: Step 1: 6x = 48 Step 2: x = 48 – 6 Step 3: x = 42 Part A: Is Malia's solution correct or incorrect? If the solution is incorrect, explain why it is incorrect and show the correct steps to solve the equation. Part B: How many solutions will this equation have?

Answer 1

a. the answer is incorrect

b. 1

Explanation:

step 1) 6x=48

step 2) 48/6

step 3)x=3