Question

Which step should be completed first to solve the equation -2=3z+4 ?

A.
Add 2 to both sides.

B.
Subtract 4 from both sides.

C.
Divide both sides by 3.

D.
Add 4 to both sides.

Answer 1

we need to isolate 3z on the right hand side
so which do you think is correct?

Answer 2

- we need to get rid of the + 4 on RHS

Answer 3

Subtract 4 from each side, then divide each side by 3 (x=-2