Question

What is the first step needed to solve 2 over 5 multiplied by x minus 6 equals negative 16 ? (1 point) Subtract 16 from both sides Add 6 to both sides Divide both sides by 5 Multiply both sides by 2

Answer 1

I believe the answer for the first step would be add 6 to both sides

Answer 2

The first step is Add 6 to both sides

Explanation:

we have

`(2)/(5)x-6=-16`

Solve for x

That means ----> isolate the variable x

step 1

Adds 6 both sides

`(2)/(5)x-6+6=-16+6`

`(2)/(5)x=-10`

step 2

Multiply by 5/2 both sides

`(2)/(5)x((5)/(2))=-10((5)/(2))`

`x=-25`

therefore

The first step is Add 6 to both sides