Question

Which of the following shows the correct steps in solving the equation?
-8x + 3 = 19

Answer 1

X=-2 (The steps are shown below.

Explanation:

-8x+3=19

-3 -3

-8x=16

-8x/-8=16/-8

x=-2

Answer 2

-8x=19-3

-8x=16

x= 16/-8

x=-2

Explanation: