Please help with give medal.

You begin solving the equation 4 – 5x = 59 by subtracting 4 from both sides. Which is the best choice for Step 2?

A) Subtract 55 from both sides
B) Multiply both sides by -5
C) Divide both sides by 55
D) Divide both sides by -5

Question

Please help with give medal.  

You begin solving the equation 4 – 5x = 59 by subtracting 4 from both sides. Which is the best choice for Step 2?

A) Subtract 55 from both sides
B) Multiply both sides by -5
C) Divide both sides by 55
D) Divide both sides by -5

texaschic101 · Answer

4 - 5x = 59 --- subtract 4 from both sides
-5x = 59 - 4
-5x = 55 -- divide both sides by -5
x = -11

anonymous · Answer

Thank you that makes sense now.

anwaarullah · Answer

D