Question

Emily and one of her friends tried to solve the equation 4x + 32 = 164. The work for the

first step for each girl's work is shown below. Emily believes that her friend's first step is
incorrect. Do you agree with Emily? Justify and explain your answer.

Answer 1

Yes

Explanation:

You must first get rid of the 32 so you can divide the other numbers and solve for x

Answer 2

its not wrong

Explanation:

it is fine to divide all terms on both sides of the equation by some number as long as you are not dividing by 0