Question

In solving an equation for x, you distribute a –4 on one side of the equation. What needs to be done to the other side of the equation? Wouldn't
I just multiply by a positive 4?

Answer 1

whatever you do on one side of the equation, you have to do on the other side

Answer 2

can you give me the problem ?

Answer 3

That was the problem.

Answer 4

My choices are:
A. multiply by 4
B. add -4
C. subtract 4
D. nothing

Answer 5

I'm going with B

Answer 6

Its the wording that I am getting confused on

Answer 7

B was not the right answer

Answer 8

how good are you at solving word problems?

Answer 9

if you subtract 4 from one side, you subtract 4 from the other side
if you add 4 to one side, you add 4 to the other side

x + 4 = 8 -- distribute a -4
-4 -4
---------- (add)
x = 4


I would go with B

Answer 10

I can solve some word problems...what ya got ?

Answer 11

try C for your answer

Answer 12

I'm gonna do it on the open question thing so you have more time to solve it. Is that okay with u?

Answer 13

sure

Answer 14

C was right btw

Answer 15

sorry...I should have known that

Answer 16

It's cool, I'm gonna close the question so I can re-ask with the word problem

Answer 17

ok