Following the recommended steps for solving equations, what should be your first step in solving the given equation?

2x – 3 – 4x = –6 + 2x
A.add 3 to both sides
B.subtract 4x from 2x
C.subtract 2x from both sides
D.add 4x to 2x

Question

Following the recommended steps for solving equations, what should be your first step in solving the given equation?

2x – 3 – 4x = –6 + 2x
A.add 3 to both sides
B.subtract 4x from 2x
C.subtract 2x from both sides
D.add 4x to 2x

anonymous · Answer

i do B first is tat the proper way to do this equation?

anonymous · Answer

that*

anonymous · Answer

C.subtract 2x from both sides

seems the most direct way to the answer

anonymous · Answer

any of these ways would give the same end result, but if I remember correctly, you are supposed to simplify x first, but I don't know

anonymous · Answer

thanks :) i wasn't really sure ether i needed some more opinions

anonymous · Answer

I will look for more info

anonymous · Answer

its either b or d,  b would be the best choice in my opinion