Question

Given the equation 3x - 3 = 6x + 1, select the reasoning that correctly solves for x.

Add 3, subtract 3x, then divide by -3.

Add 3, subtract 6x, then divide by 3.

Subtract 1, subtract 3x, then divide by 3.

Subtract 1, subtract 6x, then divide by -3.

Answer 1

Any ideas?

Answer 2

The answers to your question are very badly worded. It should read "from both sides" after each step.

Answer 3

Please try to remember it this way:
Subtract 1 FROM BOTH SIDES,
subtract 6x FROM BOTH SIDES,
then divide BOTH SIDES by -3.

Answer 4

Thank you againg ... I'm really bad at math and I have a few test i need to pass .