Question

Which step should be completed first to solve the equation --2 = 3z + 4 ?

A.
Add 2 to both sides.

B.
Subtract 4 from both sides.

C.
Divide both sides by 3.

D.
Add 4 to both sides.

Answer 1

Subtract four from both sides. That'll put both numbers without a variable on one side, and the number with the variable is by itself.