Question

What is the first step when solving the equation below for x?

4x – 0.2 =
1.9
Add 1.9 to both sides of the equation.
Divide each side of the equation by 4.
Add 0.2 to both sides of the equation.
o
Subtract 0.2 from both sides of the equation.

Answer 1

Add 0.2 to both sides of the equation

Explanation:

4x-0.2=1.9

+0.2 + 0.2

4x=2.1

:4 :4

x=2.1/4

Answer 2

The answer is option 3.

Explanation:

In order to solve the equation, you have to add 0.2 to both sides to eliminate -0.2 on the left side and make x the subject :

`4x - 0.2 = 1.9`

`4x - 0.2 + 0.2 = 1.9 + 0.2`

`4x = 2.1`