Question

Javon and Ivy are both given the equation 5-2x-1/3=4, Javon thinks the first step is -2x-1/3=9. Ivy thinks the first step is -2x-1/3=-1. Who is incorrect and why?

Answer 1

Javon is incorrect because he didnt subtract 5 from both sides, or add -5

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Javon is incorrect

Explanation:

You have to subtract 5 both sides to move it to the other side:

5 -2x -1/3 = 4

5 - 5 - 2x - 1/3 = 4 -5

-2x - 1/3 = -1