Algebra - Quick Review/Variables on Both Sides of Equation

Algebra - Quick Review/Variables on Both Sides of Equation

Multiple Choice

Which could be the first step in solving this equation?

 $3x\ -\ 4\ =\ 5x\ -1$  

• add 5x to both sides

• subtract 5x from both sides

• divide both sides by 5

• multiply both sides by 5

Multiple Choice

Which equation is equivalent to the given after moving the variable to one side and the constants to the other?

 $2x-2=-5x+1$  

•  $-3x=-1$  

•  $7x=3$  

•  $-3x=3$  

•  $7x=-1$  

Multiple Choice

Solve: 

2b + 10 = 4b + 20

• b = -4

• b = 4

• b = -5

• b = 5