State the Inverse Operation Needed to Solve the Equation $2 x = 24$

question 96

Multiple Choice

State the inverse operation needed to solve the equation. Solve the equation. $2 x = 24$

• A) Divide by 2; x = 13
• B) Divide by 2; x = 12
• C) Divide by 2; x = 10
• D) Multiply by 2; x = 12
• E) Multiply by 2; x = 13

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