Question

what is the first step to solve this equation? 11 - 3x = 44 add 11 to both sides subtract 11 from both sides divide 3 on both sides. add 3 to both sides

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the term with x

To isolate the term with x (- 3x), we need to get rid of the constant 11 on the left - hand side of the equation. According to the balance principle of equations (what we do to one side of an equation, we must do to the other side), we subtract 11 from both sides of the equation \(11 - 3x=44\).

Answer:

B. Subtract 11 from both sides