Question

What is the first step in solving the following equation:

−1\2x − 33 = 33

Answer 1

First step is to make x the subject of the equation.

Explanation:

`-(1)/(2) x - 33 = 33\\\\-(1)/(2) x= 33 + 33\\\\-(1)/(2) x = 66\\\\- x = 2 * 66 = 132\\x = -132`

Answer 2

add 33 to both sides

Explanation:

Given

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`(1)/(2)` x - 33 = 33 ( add 33 to both sides )

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`(1)/(2)` x = 66 ( multiply both sides by - 2 to clear the fraction )

x = - 132