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algebraWhich value of satisfies ?
A
0.5
B
50
C
2
D
15
Correct Answer: B
Choice Ahoice D is the correct answer. The question asks which value makes the equation true, so we solve for .
- Start with the equation:
- Multiply both sides by 10:
- Calculate:
- Verify: ✓
💡 Quick Check: You can verify by asking: "50 divided by 10 equals what? Yes, 5!"
Choice A is incorrect because this results from adding: . Addition is not the inverse of division.
Choice B is incorrect because this comes from dividing 10 by 5 instead of multiplying: . This is backwards.
Choice D is incorrect because this results from dividing 5 by 10: . This divides in the wrong direction.