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Question 4 • Grade 7 Mathematics

Marina is solving the following equation by using the multiplicative inverse, or the reciprocal. 1 fifth times open paren x minus 2 close paren is equal to 20 By which number should Marina multiply both sides of the equation as the first step in solving it?

Answer
A
20
B
4 fifths
C
5
D
1 fifth

Explanation

The coefficient multiplying the parentheses is 1/5. To undo multiplication by 1/5, multiply both sides by its reciprocal, 5. This gives x − 2 = 100, so the correct choice is 5.

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