Question

What is the first step to solving this equation?

-5+6=4
a. subtract 6 from both sides
b. multiply both sides by 5
c. divide both sides by -5
d. add 6 to both sides

Answer 1

a. subtract 6 from both sides

Explanation:

Given the algebraic expression;

-5c + 6 = 4

First of all, we would subtract 6 from both sides. This would eliminate the "6" on the left side.

-6 - 5c + 6 = 4 - 6

-5c = -2

5c = 2

Dividing both sides by 5, we have;

c = 2/5