ackson solved the problem 3x-8=2(2x-7) using the following steps:

Question

STEP 1: Use Distributive Property to get 3x-8=4x-14
STEP 2: Use Addition Property of Equality to get 3x = 4x-14+8
STEP 3: Combine Like Terms to get 3x = 4x-6
STEP 4: Use Subtraction Property of Equality to get 3x-4x= -6
STEP 5: Combine Like Terms to get (-x)=-6
What is the last step?

options:

A. Use Property of Equality to get x= (-6)

B. Divide both sides by -1 to get x=6

C. Divide both sides by -1 to get x= (-6)

D. Use Multiplication Property of Equality to get x=6

Answer 1

To solve the equation \((-x) = -6\), the last step is to divide both sides by \(-1\). This gives:

\[ x = 6 \]

So, the correct option is:

B. Divide both sides by -1 to get x=6