Provide an appropriate response.While solving an equation, why can't you multiply both sides of the equation by zero?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. If each side of an equation is multiplied by 0, the resulting equation is 0 = 0. This is true, but does not help to solve the equation.
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Find all natural number factors of the number.484
A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 22, 121, 242, 484 B. 1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 44, 121, 242, 484 C. 1, 2, 11, 121, 484 D. 1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 33, 44, 121, 242, 484
Solve.Four squares with sides 3 in. long are cut from the corners of a rectangular metal sheet that has an area of 
The edges are bent up to form an open box with a volume of 
Find the dimensions of the box.
A. Height: 3 in.; length: 16 in.; width: 17 in. B. Height: 3 in.; length: 13 in.; width: 8 in. C. Height: 19 in.; length: 3 in.; width: 14 in. D. Height: 3 in.; length: 22 in.; width: 14 in.
Solve the equation.
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Solve the equation.
5x + 3 = 9x - 4
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