Question

Given the equation 5x + 23 = − 2x − 12, which order of operations completely solves for x?

a.Subtract 5x, then subtract 23, lastly divide by −7
b. Subtract 2x, then add −23, lastly divide by 7
c.Add 5x, then subtract 12, lastly divide by 7
d. Add 2x, then subtract 23, lastly divide by 7

Answer 1

d.Add 2x, then subtract 23, lastly divide by 7

the other answers would be incorrect because
you are supposed to subtract what's positive and add what's negative

Anyway, this would leave us with two possible answers ( a and d)