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algebraWhich value of satisfies ?
A
0.1
B
40
C
22
D
10
Correct Answer: B
Choice Bhoice C is the correct answer. We multiply to find which value makes the equation true.
- Start with the equation:
- Multiply both sides by 20:
- Calculate:
- Verify: ✓
💡 Quick Check: Think "20 times what equals 40? Answer: 2!" or "40 divided by 20 equals 2."
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 20 by 2 instead of multiplying: . This is backwards reasoning.
Choice D is incorrect because this results from dividing 2 by 20: . This divides in the wrong direction.