Question

What is the first step when solving: 14/7−x = 3?

Divide 14 by 7 to get 2−x = 3.

Multiply both sides of the equation by 7−x/1.

Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation.

Add x to both sides of the equation.

Answer 1

A. Divide 14 by 7 to get 2−x = 3.

Explanation:

Since 14/7 is able to be simplified rationally as it is divisible when solving an equation, Going from left to right, USE PEMDAS.

14/7-x=3

2-x=3

-2 -2

-x=1

-1/-1x=1/-1 → x=-1

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