Question

Which of these would be a helpful first step in solving the equation? Check all

that apply.
8x-6 = 2x+ 24
A. subtract 6
U
B. subtract 2x
C. divide by 8
I D. add 6
E. subtract 30

Answer 1

B. Subtract 2x

D. Add 6

Explanation:

To solve this problem, isolate it by the term of x from one side of the equation.

8x-6=2x+24

First, add by 6 from both sides.

`\sf{8x-6+6=2x+24+6}`

Solve.

Add.

24+6=30

Rewrite the problem down.

`\sf{8x=2x+30}`

You have to subtract by 2x from both sides.

`\sf{8x-2x=2x+30-2x}`

Solve.

8x-2x=6x

Rewrite the problem down.

6x=30

Then, you divide by 6 from both sides.

6x/6=30/6

Solve.

Divide the numbers goes from left to right.

30/6=5

x=5

Therefore, the solution is x=5, which is our answer.

In the correct answer is B and D.

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