Question

Which number belongs to the solution set of the equation below? 9x = 144 A.14 B.16 C.18 D.12

Answer 1

9x/9 = 144/9

x = 16

The answer is:

B. 16

Answer 2

divide both sides by 9
(9x)/9=144/9
(9/9)x=16
1x=16
x=16

B