Question

n order to isolate the variable term in the equation 6 – 2x = –3 using the subtraction property of equality, which number should be subtracted from both sides of the equation?

–3
–2
3
6

Answer 1

6

Explanation: subtract 6 from both sides: (6 − 2x) − 6 = −3 − 6 ⇒ −2x = −9, which isolates the variable term.