Question

This is when solving the given equation what is the second step you must complete given 2x - 4 = 24 you add both sides subtract both sides multiply both sides divide both sides

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(2x - 4 = 24\), the first step would typically be to isolate the term with the variable \(x\). Here's a breakdown:

1. **Add 4 to both sides** to eliminate the \(-4\) from the left side.

So the second step, after understanding you need to first add, would be:

- **Add 4 to both sides**:

\[
2x - 4 + 4 = 24 + 4 \implies 2x = 28
\]

From here, you would then proceed to divide both sides by 2 to solve for \(x\).

So, the answer to your question is **add both sides** (adding 4 to both sides is the second step for solving this equation).