Question

What is the first step in isolating the variable in this inequality?

4y + 2 > 24

A
Subtract 2 from both sides.

B
Multiply both sides by 4.

C
Divide both sides by 4.

D
Add 2 to both sides.

Answer 1

A.) Subtract 2 from both sides

Answer 2

A- Subtract 2 from both sides.

Explanation:

In order to start to isolate the variable, we would need to get the variable and its coefficient on one side of the inequality alone. The only way to do that is to subtract 2 from both sides.

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