Question

Which equation shows the variable terms isolated on one side and the constant terms isolated on the other side for the equation -5x + 3 - 4 - 3x?

a) 8x = -7
b) -8x = 7
c) 7x = 1
d) -7x = -1

Answer 1

The equation that represents the variable terms isolated on one side and constant terms isolated on the other side of the equation -5x + 3 - 4 - 3x is b) -8x = 7.

Step-by-step explanation:

To isolate the variable terms on one side and the constant terms on the other side of the equation -5x + 3 - 4 - 3x, we combine like terms.

First, we combine the variable terms:

-5x - 3x = -8x

Then, we combine the constant terms:

3 - 4 = -1

So, our equation now looks like:

-8x = -1

Which can be written as:

b) -8x = 7

This equation shows the variable terms (-8x) isolated on one side and the constant term (7) isolated on the other side.