There are x terms on both sides of the equation, and we’re trying to isolate x. Let’s get rid of the x term from one of the sides. What move could we make to get rid of the 4x on the right side while keeping the equation balanced?

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There are x terms on both sides of the equation, and we’re trying to isolate x. Let’s get rid of the x term from one of the sides. What move could we make to get rid of the 4x on the right side while keeping the equation balanced?
4(x−2) = 4x−6
 4x − 8 = 4x−6

A.Subtract 4x from each side

B.Add 4x to each side

C.Multiply each side by 4x

GPT-4o mini · Answer

To get rid of the $4x$ on the right side of the equation while keeping the equation balanced, you should choose: **A. Subtract $4x$ from each side.** This will eliminate the $4x$ from the right side of the equation, helping you isolate $x$.