Question

1. Which is the first step in solving

x 4 = 4
Subtract 4 from both sides.
Add 4 to both sides.
Add 4 to the left side.
Subtract 4 from the left side.

Answer 1

I think to solve for X you have to place like terms on the other side like:

x4 = 4

x=4 - 4 (4 becomes negative)

x=0