Question

Brooke solved the equation below:

6r = 72
6r − 6 = 72 − 6
r = 66

Is Brooke's solution correct? If the solution is incorrect, explain why it is incorrect and show the correct steps to solve the equation. (5 points)

Answer 1

Incorrect because she was supposed to divide 6 on both sides to get the answer of 12.

Explanation:

6r = 72

r = 72/6

r = 12