In order to isolate the variable term in the equation 6 – 2x = –3 using the subtraction property of equality, which number should be subtracted from both sides of the equation?<…

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Onassis · Answer 1 · 2021-01-10T11:23:48+0000

Answer:

6

Explanation:

Since 6 is on the same side as the variable term (2x), it needs to be subtracted from both sides in order to isolate it.

So, using the subtraction property of equality, the number 6 should be subtracted from both sides of the equation.