Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.1 - Solving Simple Equations - Exercises - Page 8: 3

Answer

The Division Property of Equality will be used as dividing $14$ to both sides of the equation will isolate $x$ on the left side of the equation.

Work Step by Step

The Division Property of Equality states that for any real numbers $a$ and $b$ and non-zero real number $c$, if $a=b$ then $\frac{a}{c}=\frac{b}{c}$. To solve the given equation $14x=56$, the Division Property of Equality must be used since it will allow the cancellation of the coefficient $14$. Dividing $14$ to both sides of the equation yields: $x=4$.
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