Identify the first step in solving this equation for x : −3 = x/4 + 2 .
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To solve the equation −3 = x/4 + 2 for x, the first step is to eliminate the constant term by subtracting 2 from both sides of the equation.
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To solve the equation −3 = x/4 + 2 for x, the first step is to isolate the variable x by getting rid of the constant term and coefficients that are attached to it.
Start by subtracting 2 from both sides of the equation to eliminate the constant term on the right side:
−3 − 2 = x/4 + 2 − 2
This simplifies to:
−5 = x/4
Now, the equation is in the form of x/4 = −5. To solve for x, we need to get rid of the fraction by multiplying both sides of the equation by 4:
(4) * (x/4) = (−5) * (4)
The fraction simplifies to:
x = −20
So, the first step in solving the equation −3 = x/4 + 2 for x is to subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.
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What is the solution of the equation 10z − 6 = 24 solving for z ?
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To solve the equation 10z − 6 = 24 for z, the first step is to isolate the variable z by getting rid of the constant term and coefficients that are attached to it.
Start by adding 6 to both sides of the equation to eliminate the constant term on the left side:
10z − 6 + 6 = 24 + 6
This simplifies to:
10z = 30
Now, the equation is in the form of 10z = 30. To solve for z, we need to get rid of the coefficient of z by dividing both sides of the equation by 10:
(1/10) * (10z) = (30) * (1/10)
The coefficient simplifies to:
z = 3
So, the solution to the equation 10z − 6 = 24 is z = 3.
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Jonny is solving this equation for n : 8 + 3n = 20 . His first step is to subtract 8 from both sides of the equation. Why?
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Jonny is subtracting 8 from both sides of the equation to eliminate the constant term on the left side.
By subtracting 8 from both sides, the equation becomes:
8 - 8 + 3n = 20 - 8.
Simplifying this results in:
3n = 12.
Now, the equation is in the form of 3n = 12. This step allows Jonny to isolate the variable n and move closer to finding its value.