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QuizMultiple Choice

Properties of Equality

Question 9 • Algebra 2 A

Which property will Sarah use to solve 6x = 42?

Answer
A
symmetric property of equality
B
transitive property of equality
C
multiplication property of equality
D
addition property of equality

Explanation

To solve 6x = 42, Sarah can multiply both sides by 1/6 (equivalently, divide both sides by 6) to isolate x. Multiplying both sides by the same number preserves equality, so the property is the multiplication property of equality.

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