Question

Andre and Diego were each trying to solve 2x+6=3x−8 . Complete the statement that describes the first step they each made in solving the equation.

Choices:
-x
-2x
-3x

Answer 1

they subtracted -3x first

explanation: they subtracted -3x from both sides because the -3x is missing and -2x has been changed to -x by subtracting -3x