Emma begins to solve the equation - 4.5x + 3 = 2 - 8.5x 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?

A. Subtract 2 from both sides.

B. Subtract 4x from both sides.

C. Add 4x to both sides.

D. Subtract 3 from both sides.

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Mathematics

Damian Erickson

9 October, 09:57

Emma begins to solve the equation - 4.5x + 3 = 2 - 8.5x 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?

A. Subtract 2 from both sides.

B. Subtract 4x from both sides.

C. Add 4x to both sides.

D. Subtract 3 from both sides.

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Jonathan Lin · Answer 1

D.) subtract 3 from both sides

Step-by-step explanation:

-4.5x + 3 = 2 - 8.5x

8.5x - 4.5 x + 3 = 2

4x + 3 = 2

next you would subtract 3 from each side

4x + 3 - 3 = 2 - 3

4x = - 1

4x / 4 = - 1 / 4

x = - 0.25