Solving Equations (2.02) (One-step Equations)

What is the first step to solve for b:

2b = -16

• add 2 to both sides

• subtract 2 to both sides

• multiply 2 to both sides

• divide 2 to both sides

• x = 20
• x = 7
• x = 10
• x = 3

What is the first step to solving this equation?

• add -8 to both sides

• subtract -8 to both sides

• Multiply -8 to both sides

• divide -8 to both sides

What is the solution for x + 9 = 21

• 10
• 12
• 11
• 13

x - 8 = -5 

• 13
• -13
• 3
• -3

Solve for y:
y - 7 = 10

• 17
• -3
• 3
• -17