Question

Steps for solving 3x + 18 = 54 are shown.

Explain how Step 1 helps solve the equation.
3x+18 = 54
3x + 18-18 = 54 -18
3x = 36
3x_36
33
X = 12
Original equation
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
) A. Adding 18 to both sides undoes the subtraction.
O
B. Adding 18 to both sides combines like terms.
O
C. Subtracting 18 from both sides isolates the variable term.
O
D. Subtracting 18 from both sides isolates the variable.

Answer 1

WELP i got little different answers and for me it was A

A.

Adding 18 to both sides isolates the variable term.

B.

Adding 18 to both sides isolates the variable.

C.

Subtracting 18 from both sides undoes the subtraction.

D.

Subtracting 18 from both sides combines like terms.

Answer 2

C

By subtracting 18 to both sides you are separating the 3x because you are not ready to isolate the variable (x) in step 1