Question #N295
What is the solution to the given equation? \frac{-54}{w} = 6
A. -9
B. -6
C. 6
D. 9
Correct Answer is: A
The correct answer is -9. Since w is in the denominator of a fraction in the given equation, w can't be equal to 0. Since w isn't equal to 0, multiplying both sides of the given equation by w yields an equivalent equation, -54 = 6w. Dividing both sides of this equation by 6 yields -9 = w. Therefore, -9 is the solution to the given equation.