Inactive Tutor answered 12/06/18
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True.
3x = 18
Multiply both sides by 1/3:
x = 6
Or:
3x = 18
Multiply both sides by 2
6x = 36
x = 6
Mary S.
asked 12/06/18Both sides of an equation can be multiplied by the same number without changing the solution of the equation. Is this True, False or sometimes true? An example would be great! Thanks!
Inactive Tutor answered 12/06/18
True.
3x = 18
Multiply both sides by 1/3:
x = 6
Or:
3x = 18
Multiply both sides by 2
6x = 36
x = 6
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