Question

Of the following options, what could be a possible first step in solving the equation x + 6 = 3x -2

Answer 1

subtracting 6 from both sides

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

X + 6 = 3x - 2

Bringing like terms on one side

6 + 2 = 3x - x

8 = 2x

8/2 = x

4 = x