# What step would you take to solve the equation below?

What step would you take to solve the equation below.

-2x = -16

Add -2 to both sides of the equation.

Multiply both sides of the equation by -2.

Divide both sides of the equation by -2.

None of the above describe the proper way to solve this equation.

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Which of the following correctly describes the process for solving this equation for x.

2x + 18 = 12

Subtract 18 from both sides of the equation and then divide both sides by 2.

Add 18 to both sides of the equation and then divide both sides by 2.

Divide 2x and 12 by 2 and then subtract 18.

None of the above describe the proper way to solve this equation.

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1) divide both by -2

2)Subtract 18 from both sides of the equation and then divide both sides by 2.

• Ramon
Lv 7

Divide both sides of the equation by -2.

-2x = -16

x=8

Subtract 18 from both sides of the equation and then divide both sides by 2.

2x+18=12

2x= -6

x= -3

What step would you take to solve the equation below.

-2x = -16

Add -2 to both sides of the equation.

Multiply both sides of the equation by -2.

Divide both sides of the equation by -2. <---- Correct Answer

None of the above describe the proper way to solve this equation.

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Which of the following correctly describes the process for solving this equation for x.

2x + 18 = 12

Subtract 18 from both sides of the equation and then divide both sides by 2. <----- Correct Answer

Add 18 to both sides of the equation and then divide both sides by 2.

Divide 2x and 12 by 2 and then subtract 18.

None of the above describe the proper way to solve this equation.

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Divide both sides of the equation by -2.

Subtract 18 from both sides of the equation and then divide both sides by 2.

• Karen
Lv 6

Divide both sides by -2

Subtract 18 from both sides of the equation and then divice both sides by 2

- 2x = - 16

- x = - 8

or

x = 8.

2x + 18 = 12

2x = - 6

x = - 3.