Question

What is the most efficient first step to isolate the variable term on one side of this equation?

Answer 1

Answer:subtract by 4x on each side first

Step-by-step explanation:

When you do so you'll get 5x on the left side of the equal sign and -5 on the right side. Next you would divide by 5 on both sides and this gives you x on the left side and -1 as your answer on the right side.

Answer 2

Answer:

Add 4x to both sides

Step-by-step explanation:

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