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QuizMultiple Choice
Unit Test — Cumulative exam
Question 18 • TX-College Prep Math A
Which method correctly solves the equation using the multiplication property of equality and the reciprocal of ?
Answer
A
One-third (x + 9 = negative 12. One-third x + 3 = negative 4. One-third x = negative 7. x = negative 27.
B
One-third (x + 9) = negative 12. x + 9 = negative 4. x = negative 13.
C
One-third (x + 9) = negative 12. x + 3 = negative 12. x = negative 15.
D
One-third (x + 9) = negative 12. x + 9 = negative 36. x = negative 45.