Question

What is the first step needed to solve 2 over 5 the whole multiplied by x minus 6 equal negative 16?

Subtract 16 from both sides
Add 6 to both sides
Divide both sides by 5
Multiply both sides by 2

Answer 1

First you would want to add 6 to both sides.

Answer 2

The first step is to add 6 on both sides