Question

Which of the following describes the correct process for solving the equation 2x - 6 = 22 and arrives at the correct solution?

A. Divide both sides by -6 and then add 2. The solution is x = 8.
B. Subtract 6 from both sides of the equation and then divide by 2. The solution is x = 7.
C. Add 6 to both sides of the equation and then divide by 2. The solution is x = 14.
D. Add 6 to both sides of the equation and then divide by 22. The solution is x = -14.

Answer 1

you want x alone. so first we add 6