Question

2x + 3 =9

The variable, x, is *blank 1* by 2
And then 3 is *blank 2*

Options for blank 1

A subtracted
B multiplied
C divided
D added

Options for blank 2
A divided
B added
C multipled
D subjected

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(2x + 3 = 9\), we need to isolate the variable \(x\).

1. First, we subtract 3 from both sides:
\[ 2x + 3 - 3 = 9 - 3 \]
This simplifies to:
\[ 2x = 6 \]
So, for blank 1, we use "subtracted".

2. Next, we divide both sides by 2 to solve for \(x\):
\[ x = \frac{6}{2} \]
This simplifies to:
\[ x = 3 \]
So, for blank 2, we use "divided".

The completed sentences are:
The variable, x, is **subtracted** by 2
And then 3 is **divided**.