Question

Which is the most efficient first step to solve for x in the equation 3.7 x minus 18 = negative 4.3 x minus 3

Answer 1

c

Explanation:

First, you need to isolate the variable so you can solve the equation. You can move the number to the other side of the equal sign as long as you switch the sign (-/+) So your equation will look like this :

3.7x+4.3x-18=-3

Next, take the 18 and switch is so it will be with the 3:

3.7x+4.3x=-3+18

Now that like terms (variables with variables and regular numbers with regular numbers) you can solve:

8x=15

x=15/8

Hope this helps, and sorry if I did the work wrong but the directions are 100% right! :)

Answer 2

First, you need to isolate the variable so you can solve the equation. You can move the number to the other side of the equal sign as long as you switch the sign (-/+) So your equation will look like this :

3.7x+4.3x-18=-3

Next, take the 18 and switch is so it will be with the 3:

3.7x+4.3x=-3+18

Now that like terms (variables with variables and regular numbers with regular numbers) you can solve:

8x=15

x=15/8

Hope this helps, and sorry if I did the work wrong but the directions are 100% right!