Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 2 - Section 2.2 - The Multiplication Property of Equality - Exercise Set - Page 130: 59

Answer

6x=10 x=$\frac{5}{3}$

Work Step by Step

A number multiplied by 6 can be represented by 6x. "The result is 10" can be represented by =10. Therefore, the equation is 6x=10 6x=10 $\frac{6x}{6}$=$\frac{10}{6}$ x=$\frac{10\div2}{6\div2}$ x=$\frac{5}{3}$
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