Algebra equations

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 2 = 8?

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Add 2 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

• Multiply both sides by 2

After subtracting 2 from both sides in the equation 2x + 2 = 8, what is the next step to isolate x?

• Divide both sides by 2

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Add 2 to both sides

In the equation x/2 - 1 = 4, what operation is undone first?

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Multiplication

How does the presence of parentheses affect the order of operations in solving equations?

• Parentheses have no effect on the order of operations

• Operations inside parentheses are done first

• Operations inside parentheses are ignored

• Operations inside parentheses are done last

What is the result of x in the equation x/2 - 1 = 4 after adding 1 to both sides and then multiplying by 2?

• x = 10

• x = 8

• x = 3

• x = 5