Question

What is the first step in solving the following equation?
28 = -12 - 4x

Answer 1

4x = - 12 - 28

Explanation:

When we transpose - 4x to the LHS then it becomes positive i.e +4x

Now we transpose 28 to the RHS then it becomes negative i.e - 28

So the first step you have to is,

4x = - 12 - 28