Question

The equation 4x-3 = 5 has been modeled below.If inverse operations is used to solve for x, what will be the second step in solving this equation?a. Add 3 negatives to the left.b. Add 3 positives to the right.c. Add 5 negatives to the left.d. Add 3 positives to the left.

Answer 1

we have the equation

4x-3 = 5

solve for x

adds 3 both sides

4x-3+3=5+3

4x=5+3

so

the answer is

b. Add 3 positives to the right