The equation for which the order of steps is to first divide both sides by 2 and then subtract 10 from both sides?

Question

A. 10 (x + 2) = 16
B. 2x + 10 = 16
C. 2( x - 10) = 16
D. 2( x + 10) = 16

Answer 1

The equation for which the order of steps is to first divide both sides by 2 and then subtract 10 from both sides is option B.

Dividing both sides by 2:

2x + 10 = 16/2

Simplifying:
2x + 10 = 8

Subtracting 10 from both sides:
2x + 10 - 10 = 8 - 10

Simplifying further:
2x = -2