Question

What is the first step when solving the equation below for x?
2x- 0.3 = 1.4
A. Add 0.3 to both sides of the equation.
B. Divide each side of the equation by 2.
C. Add 1.4 to both sides of the equation.
D. Subtract 0.3 from both sides of the equation.

Answer 1

Answer: add 0.3 to both sides

Step-by-step explanation:

1) combine like terms

ALWAYS eliminate constant (number with no variable) Before variable

2) when eliminating constant use the opposite sign, ex: x-5, use +5 to eliminate -5

3) eliminate variable by dividing on both sides

Hope this helps!