9
algebraSolve:
A
10
B
21
C
4
D
0.43
Correct Answer: B
Choice Dhoice B is the correct answer. To solve a division equation, we multiply both sides by the divisor.
- Start with the equation:
- Multiply both sides by 7:
- Calculate:
- Verify: ✓
💡 Key Pattern: For equations , the solution is always (multiply the numbers on the right side of the equation).
Choice Dhoice C is incorrect because this results from adding: . Addition is not the inverse of division.
Choice Dhoice D is incorrect because this comes from subtracting: . Subtraction doesn't undo division either.
Choice Dhoice A is incorrect because this results from dividing 3 by 7 instead of multiplying: . This applies division again, making the problem worse instead of solving it.