Question

The steps below show the incomplete solution to find the value of x for the equation
7x + 8 − 3x = −6 + 10:

Step 1: 7x + 8 − 3x = −6 + 10
Step 2: 7x + 8 − 3x = 4
Step 3: 4x + 8 = 4

Which of these is most likely the next step?

4x = 12
4x = 4
4x = −4
4x = −12

Answer 1

Hint: You need to isolate 4x by itself to solve it. So subtract 8 on both sides.

Answer 2

on both sides of what?

Answer 3

of the equation.

Answer 4

4x + 8 = 4
- 8 -8
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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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