Question

*45 points* In the equation 6x – 2 = –4x + 2, Spencer claims that the first step is to add 4x to both sides. Jeremiah claims that the first step is to subtract 6x from both sides. Who is correct? Explain.

Answer 1

Both boys are correct.

Both methods correctly use the properties of equality and inverse operations.

Both methods isolate the variable on one side of the equals sign.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

`6x - 2 = - 4x + 2 \\ 6x - 2 + 4x = - 4x + 2 + 4x \\ 10x - 2 = 2 \\ 10x - 2 - 6x = 2 - 6x \\ 4x - 2 = 2 - 6x \\ 4x + 6x = 2 + 2 \\ 10x = 4 \\ x = (2)/(5)`
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