Question

Basic equation 4x + 45 = 89. To solve for x, What do you do first?

A. add 45 on both sides
B. subtract 45 on both sides
C. subtract 89 on both sides
D. add 89 on both sides ​

Answer 1

Subtract 45 from both sides to eliminate that number

Explanation:

Answer 2

B.

Explanation:

Subtract 45 from both sides first. Then divide by 4.