Question

What two steps are needed to solve this equation?

−98=4x−50
−
98
=
4
𝑥
−
50


(1 point)
Responses

Add 50 and divide by 4, x=−12
𝑥
=
−
12
Add 50 and divide by 4, x is equal to negative 12

Subtract 50 and divide by 4, x=−12
𝑥
=
−
12
Subtract 50 and divide by 4, x is equal to negative 12

Add 98 and divide by 4, x=−12
𝑥
=
−
12
Add 98 and divide by 4, x is equal to negative 12

Add 50 and multiply by 4, x=−12

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-98 = 4x - 50\), the two necessary steps are:

1. Add 50 to both sides to isolate the term with \( x \):
\[
-98 + 50 = 4x
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
-48 = 4x
\]

2. Divide both sides by 4 to solve for \( x \):
\[
x = \frac{-48}{4} = -12
\]

Thus, the correct response is:
**Add 50 and divide by 4, x=−12**.