Question

What would you do to isolate the variable in the equation below, using only one

step?
X + 9 = - 12
O Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation.
O Add 9 to both sides of the equation.
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O Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation.
O Add 12 to both sides of the equation.

Answer 1

O Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation.

Explanation:

Notice that on the left hand side of the equation, you have two parts: X and 9. The variable is X, so we must do something to the 9 to remove it. Remember that we can cancel things by adding the negative of it. For example, 47+(-47)=0. Therefore, the opposite of 9 is -9. That essentially means subtracting 9.

Answer 2

subtract 9 from both sides of the equation