Question

Given the equation 6x − 1 = 11, which order of operations completely solves for x?

Add 1, then divide by 6
Add 11, then divide by −1
Subtract 1, then divide by 6
Subtract 11, then divide by −1

Answer 1

you add 1 then divide by 6

6x-1=11

plus 1

6x=12

divide by 6

x=12

you get the value of x

Answer 2

you add 1 then divide by 6

6x-1=11
plus 1
6x=12
divide by 6
x=12
you get the value of x