Choose the answer based on the most efficient method as presented in the lesson.
If the first step in the solution of the equation -8 - 7x = -5x - 10 is "add 10," then what should the next step be?

add 5x

add 7x

add 8

Question

Choose the answer based on the most efficient method as presented in the lesson. 
If the first step in the solution of the equation -8 - 7x = -5x - 10 is "add 10," then what should the next step be?



add 5x

add 7x

add 8

anonymous · Answer

The next step would be to add 7x.
After adding 10, you would be left with
-2 - 7x = -5x

Bring the -7x to the other side by adding 7x to both sides.
You are left with:
-2 = 2x