What is the first step in solving the equation 20 = 6x − 4

Question

solving for x
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Responses

Subtract 20 from both sides.
Subtract 20 from both sides.

Subtract 4 from both sides.
Subtract 4 from both sides.

Add 4 to both sides.
Add 4 to both sides.

Divide both sides by 6.

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 20 = 6x - 4 \) for \( x \), the first step is to isolate the term involving \( x \). The most appropriate first step is to add 4 to both sides of the equation. This will eliminate the -4 on the right side.

So the correct response is:

Add 4 to both sides.