Question

Which is not a good reason to perform step 1 in the solution below?

Equation:4x=88

Solution:Step one:4x/4=88/4 x=22.

Answer choices-

A.Dividing is the inverse of multiplying.

B.Divide by 4,because 4 is a factor of 88.

C.Divding by 4x by 4 isolates x on one side of the equation.

D.Dividing both sides by 4 keeps the equation balanced.

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Dividing by 4x by 4 will not make the equation balanced.

4x/4=88

x = 88

The solution to the equation becomes wrong.