Question

Solve the two-step equation and identify the steps.

1.4x + 6.1 = –7.9

1. The first step is to
on both sides.
2. The second step is to
on both sides.


The solution is x =
.

Answer 1

x=-10

Explanation:

The first step is to subtract 6.1 on both sides:

1.4x=-14

The second step is to divide 1.4 on both sides:

x=-10

Hope this helps

Answer 2

1. The first step is to subtract 6.1 on both sides

2. The second step is to divide 1.4 on both sides

The solution is x = -10