Question

What are the two steps involved in solving the equation 6p−4=14

a) Adding 4 on both the sides and then dividing both sides by 6.

b) Subtracting 4 from both sides & then multiplying both sides by 6

c) Subtracting 4 on the L.H.S. and multiplying by 6 on the R.H.S.

d) Adding 4 on the L.H.S. and dividing by 6 on the R.H.S.

Answer 1

6p-4=14

6p=14+4

6p=18

p=18/6

p=3

Answer 2

a)

Explanation:

Everytime we divide, subtract, add, or multiply, we do it to BOTH sides to make sure they are still equal. a) is clearly correct because adding 4 to both sides results in 6p = 18, which we can figure out quickly that p = 3, buy dividing both sides by 6.