Question

You begin solving the equation 4 – 5x  = 59 by subtracting 4 from both sides. Which is the 

best  choice for Step 2?

Answer 1

Divide both sides by - 5 its from ttm

Answer 2

`4- 5x = 59 \ \ | (-4)\\ \\ 4-4-5x=59-4 \\ \\-5x=55 \ \ /:(-5)\\ \\x=(55)/(-5)\\ \\x=-11`