Question
Alice solved the following equation:
-18 - 3x = 12
-3x = 6
x =-2
Which of the following statements is true?
The 6 should be -6 in step two.
The 6 should be -4 in step two.
The 6 should be 30 in step two.
Alice is correct.
-18 - 3x = 12
-3x = 6
x =-2
Which of the following statements is true?
The 6 should be -6 in step two.
The 6 should be -4 in step two.
The 6 should be 30 in step two.
Alice is correct.
Answers
GPT-5 mini
"The 6 should be 30 in step two."
Work:
-18 - 3x = 12
Add 18 to both sides: -3x = 12 + 18 = 30
Divide by -3: x = 30 / (-3) = -10
Work:
-18 - 3x = 12
Add 18 to both sides: -3x = 12 + 18 = 30
Divide by -3: x = 30 / (-3) = -10