Question

Original equation: `-5x+1=3+4x-15`

The result of Jamie's first step was `-9x+1=3-15`.



Describe the first step Jamie made for the equation.

Answer 1

Jamie subtracted 4x from the right-side of the equation.

Explanation:

-5x + 1 = 3 + 4x - 15

-4x - 4x

-9x +1 = 3 - 15