Question

Lucy had $72, which is nine times as much money as Xavier had. How much money did Xavier have? Select the correct solution method below, representing Xavier's money with x. O A. § = 72. Multiply both sides by 9. Xavier had $648. • B. x+ 9 = 72. Subtract 9 from both sides. Xavier had $63. O C. x-9 = 72. Add 9 to both sides. Xavier had $81. D. 9x = 72. Divide both sides by 9. Xavier had $8.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Divide both sides by 9. Xavier had $8.

if Lucy has 9 times as much as Xavier 8 times 9 =72