Solve using the multiplication principle.
-$\frac{1}{5} \mathrm{~b}=-3.51$
A) 1.49
B) 0.49
C) -17.55
D) -2.00

Name: Solve using the multiplication principle. -$\frac{1}{5} \mathrm{~b}=-3.51$ A) 1.49 B) 0.49 C) -17.55 D) -2.00
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To solve the equation $\frac{1}{5}b = -3.51$ for $b$, you multiply both sides by 5 (the reciprocal of $\frac{1}{5}$) to isolate $b$. This gives $b = -3.51 \times 5 = -17.55$.

Solve Using the Multiplication Principle 15 b=−3.51\frac{1}{5} \mathrm{~b}=-3.5151​ b=−3.51 A) 149 B) 0

Solve Using the Multiplication Principle $\frac{1}{5} \mathrm{~b}=-3.51$ A) 149
B) 0