Question

When solving -1/3 (x − 15) = −4, what is the correct sequence of operations?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct sequence of operation is multiply each side by (-3), add 15 to each side.

Therefore, option (B) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{-1}{3} (x - 15) = -4$

Multiply each side by -3

$(-3) \times \frac{-1}{3} (x - 15) = -4 \times (-3)$

$(x - 15) = 12$

Adding 15 to both sides

$x - 15 + 15 = 12 + 15$

x = 27.

So, the correct sequence of operation is multiply each side by (-3), add 15 to each side.

Therefore, option (B) is the correct answer.