Question

Which number can each term of the equation be multiplied by to eliminate the decimals before solving?

-m + 0.02 + 2.1m = -1.45 -4.81m

A. 0.01
B. 0.1
C. 10
D. 100
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Answer 1

D. 100.

Explanation:

-m + 0.02 + 2.1m = -1.45 -4.81m

Multiply by 100:

-100m + 2 + 210m = -145 - 481m

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