Question

In the equation 6x - 2 = -4x + 2, Spencer claims that the

first step is to add 4x to both sides. Jeremiah claims that
the first step is to subtract 6x from both sides. Who is
correct? Explain.

Answer 1

Sample Response: Both are correct. As long as inverse operations and the properties of equality are used properly, both methods will generate the same solution. They both isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Spencer is correct

Explanation:

Because adding 4x to each side will bring both numbers to a positive and that makes it easier to get the answer