Quinda begins to solve the equation Negative 4.5 x + 3 = 2 minus 8.5 x by adding 8.5x to each side of the equation. Which next step would result in the variable terms and constant terms being on different sides of the equals sign?

Question

Subtract 4x from both sides.
Subtract 2 from both sides.
Add 4x to both sides.
Subtract 3 from both sides.

Answer 1

first person to answer gets one point

Answer 2

piper rockelle?

Answer 3

-4.5 x + 3 = 2 - 8.5 x
4x + 3 = 2
so, what do you think?

Answer 4

Is it the right answer?

Answer 5

And what is oobleck ?

Answer 6

he is a teacher

Answer 7

Subtract 3 from both sides. :) Thats it ehehe