Question

7. Which is the correct first step to solve thelinear equation showne17 - 4x = 37A. Add 4 to both sidesB. Divide 4 from both sidesC. Add 17 to both sidesD. Subtract 17 from both sides

Answer 1

The linear equation is expressed as

17 - 4x = 37

The correct first step would require that we make the term containing the varaible to stand alone on one side of the equation. Thus, the correct first step is

D. Subtract 17 from both sides