In the equation, 3x + 4 = -5x - 3 + 15, what are some of the steps that should be taken to solve for x? Select all that apply.

Answer

Combine like terms.

Divide both sides of the equation by -2.

Divide both sides of the equation by 5.

Divide both sides of the equation by 8.

Question

In the equation,  3x + 4 = -5x - 3 + 15, what are some of the steps that should be taken to solve for x? Select all that apply.

Answer
		
Combine like terms.
		
Divide both sides of the equation by -2.
		
Divide both sides of the equation by 5.
		
Divide both sides of the equation by 8.

triciaal · Answer

first  isolate the variable   combine like terms 
divide by the coefficient of the variable so divide each side by 8