Question

Emma begins to solve the equation -4.5x + 3 = 2 - 8.5x by adding 8.5x to each side of the equation. Which next step would result in the variable terms and constant terms being on different sides of the equals sign?

A.Subtract 2 from both sides.
B.Subtract 4x from both sides.
C.Add 4x to both sides.
D.Subtract 3 from both sides.

Answer 1

D.) subtract 3 from both sides

Explanation:

-4.5x + 3 = 2 - 8.5x

8.5x - 4.5 x + 3 = 2

4x +3 = 2

next you would subtract 3 from each side

4x + 3 - 3 = 2 - 3

4x = -1

4x / 4 = -1 / 4

x = -0.25