Question

jamarion bruce
q3 - accelerated mathematics gr 8 | quiz 3

1. what is the first operation to perform when solving $\frac{m + n}{o} = p$ for $m$?

a. multiply both sides by $o$
b. divide both sides by $p$
c. add $n$ to both sides
d. subtract $n$ from both sides

Explanation:

Step1: Identify target variable

We need to isolate $m$ in $\frac{m + n}{o} = p$.

Step2: Reverse outer operations first

The expression with $m$ is divided by $o$, so first undo division.
<Expression>Multiply both sides by $o$: $\frac{m + n}{o} \times o = p \times o$ → $m + n = op$</Expression>

Answer:

a. Multiply both sides by o