Question

What is the first step in solving the following equation:

−1\2x − 33 = 33

Answer 1

Answer:

add 33 to both sides

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

- $\frac{1}{2}$ x - 33 = 33 ( add 33 to both sides )

- $\frac{1}{2}$ x = 66 ( multiply both sides by - 2 to clear the fraction )

x = - 132

Answer 2

Answer:

First step is to make x the subject of the equation.

Step-by-step explanation:

$-\frac{1}{2} x - 33 = 33\\\\-\frac{1}{2} x= 33 + 33\\\\-\frac{1}{2} x = 66\\\\- x = 2 \times 66 = 132\\x = -132$