Question

Given the equation −4x + 10 = 2, which order of operations completely solves for x?

Divide by −4, then subtract 10

Divide by 2, then subtract 10

Subtract 2, then divide by −4

Subtract 10, then divide by −4

Answer 1

subtract 10 then divide by -4

Answer 2

first have the variable on one side then divide by the coefficient to make the coefficient of the variable = 1