Solving the equation for x, which statement shows a good first step?
x - 6 = x/4
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Multiply both sides by x to get the "x" terms on the same side of the equation; x - 6 = 4
Multiply both sides by x to get the "x" terms on the same side of the equation; x - 6 = 4
Multiply both sides x 4 to clear the equation of fractions; 4x - 24 = x
Multiply both sides x 4 to clear the equation of fractions; 4x - 24 = x
Divide both sides of the equation by 4 to simplify; x/4 - 6 = x
Divide both sides of the equation by 4 to simplify; x/4 - 6 = x
Divide both sides of the equation by x to simplify; 1 - 6/x = 4
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Divide both sides of the equation by x to simplify; 1 - 6/x = 4