Question

Which operation should be performed on both sides of this equation to solve for x?

x +4= 6

A

В.

add 4

add the opposite of 4

C.multiply by the reciprocal of 4

D. multiply by the opposite reciprocal of 4

Answer 1

B. add the opposite of four

Explanation:

x + 4 = 6

x + 4 + (-4) = 6 + (-4)

x + 4 - 4 = 6 - 4

x + 0 = 2

x = 2