Question

Given the equation `3x=x+6`

What would be the first step in solving?


subtract 3x from both sides of the equation
subtract x from both sides of the equation
subtract 6 from both sides of the equation
Divide by 3 on both sides of the equation

Explain your thinking.

Answer 1

Subtract x from both sides of the equation, this will allow only one side to have a variable.