Question

What is the correct first step to solve the equation −3x−13=14
for x?(1 point)
Responses

Divide both sides of the equation by -3.

Subtract 13 from both sides of the equation.

Add 3 to both sides of the equation.
.

Add 13 to both sides of the equation.

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-3x - 13 = 14\) for \(x\), the correct first step is to **add 13 to both sides of the equation**.

This will help isolate the term with \(x\). Here's how it would look:

\[
-3x - 13 + 13 = 14 + 13
\]

This simplifies to:

\[
-3x = 27
\]

So, the correct response is: **Add 13 to both sides of the equation.**