Following the recommended steps for solving equations, what should be your first step in solving the given equation?

2x – 3 – 4x − 2x = –6
A.
add 3 to both sides
B.
subtract 4x from 2x
C.
add 6 to both sides
D.
add 4x to 2x

Question

Following the recommended steps for solving equations, what should be your first step in solving the given equation?

2x – 3 – 4x − 2x = –6 
A.
add 3 to both sides
B.
subtract 4x from 2x
C.
add 6 to both sides
D.
add 4x to 2x

sillybilly123 · Answer

none of the above

if you are learning algebra online, that is the wrong online

i think this kinda thing is where @Bob started going wrong :(

sillybilly123 · Answer

@Bob  rings a bell, right?

AnimeLuver10023 · Answer

The options don't seem to be right, in order to solve this whole thing u have to first simplify 2x - 3 - 4x - 2x so it can be -4x - 3.

then we add 3 to both sides, add -6 + 3 so it can be -3, then divide both sides by -4, and since two negatives make a positive the answer would be x = 3/4

AnimeLuver10023 · Answer

but to be honest u did say first step so I'm assuming closet to first right? if so than your answer would be (drum roll please) A) Add 3 to both sides since its the SECOND STEP to solving