Question

the correct method to begin solving \\(\frac{x}{y} = z + a\\) for \\(x\\) is:
\\(\circ\\) a. divide both sides by \\(z\\)
\\(\circ\\) b. add \\(a\\) to both sides
\\(\circ\\) c. subtract \\(a\\) from both sides
\\(\circ\\) d. multiply both sides by \\(y\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the goal

Solve for \(x\) in \(\frac{x}{y} = z + a\).

Step2: Isolate \(x\)

Multiply both sides by \(y\): \(x = y(z + a)\).

Step3: Match with options

The first step is multiplying by \(y\), which is option d.

Answer:

d. Multiply both sides by y