Question

Gavin is solving the equation 15x−16=34x−4. He adds 16 to both sides of the equation to get 15x=34x+12.

Select all the statements that best describe the next possible step Gavin can use to solve this equation.


A.Multiply both sides by 15.


B.Divide by 12 on both sides.


C.Add 12 to both sides of the equation.


D.Subtract 15x from both sides of the equation.


E.Subtract 34x from both sides of the equation.

Answer 1

Will give medal!

Answer 2

will fan too

Answer 3

Put all of the variables on one side.

Answer 4

Subtracting 34x from both sides will put the variables to one side.

Answer 5

Then you can add and divide to find the answer.