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Identify the first step in solving the equation for x. -3 equals x/4 + 2. a. add 2 to both sides, b. multiply both sides by 2. C. subtract 2 from both sides d. divide both sides by 4
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To solve the equation \(-3 = \frac{x}{4} + 2\), the first step should be to isolate the term with \(x\). The best option among those provided is to eliminate the constant term on the right side. Therefore, the correct first step is:
**c. subtract 2 from both sides.**
This will help you to simplify the equation before solving for \(x\). After subtracting 2, the equation becomes:
\(-3 - 2 = \frac{x}{4}\)
which simplifies to:
\(-5 = \frac{x}{4}\).
**c. subtract 2 from both sides.**
This will help you to simplify the equation before solving for \(x\). After subtracting 2, the equation becomes:
\(-3 - 2 = \frac{x}{4}\)
which simplifies to:
\(-5 = \frac{x}{4}\).