Question

Which of the following steps indicates the subtraction property of equality when solving the equation 3x + 14 = –9x – 8? Question 10 options: A) 3x + 14 – 14 = –9x – 8 + 8 B) 3x + 14 – 8 = –9x – 8 C) 3x + 14 – 14 = –9x – 8 – 14 D) 3x + 14 + 8 = –9x – 8 + 8

Answer 1

3x + 14-14 = –9x – 8-14

Explanation:

3x + 14 = –9x – 8

Subtract 14 from each side using the subtraction property of equality

3x + 14-14 = –9x – 8-14