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What is the original equation to be solved?
What is the original equation to be solved?
- 16x - 12 = -156
- -16x - 12 = -156 (correct)
- -16x + 12 = -156
- -16x - 12 = 156
What is the first step applied to solve the equation -16x - 12 = -156?
What is the first step applied to solve the equation -16x - 12 = -156?
- Multiplication by -1
- Division by -16
- Subtraction of 12
- Addition of 12 (correct)
After applying the Addition Property of Equality, what is the simplified equation?
After applying the Addition Property of Equality, what is the simplified equation?
- -16x = -156 - 12
- -16x = -144 (correct)
- -16x = -168
- -16x + 12 = -144
What value is represented by -16x in the equation after solving -16x - 12 = -156?
What value is represented by -16x in the equation after solving -16x - 12 = -156?
Which property is used to isolate the variable in the equation -16x - 12 = -156?
Which property is used to isolate the variable in the equation -16x - 12 = -156?
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Equation
Equation
A mathematical statement that shows two expressions are equal.
Addition Property of Equality
Addition Property of Equality
Adding the same value to both sides of an equation doesn't change the solution.
-16x - 12 = -156
-16x - 12 = -156
A two-step equation, requiring addition and division to solve.
-16x = -144
-16x = -144
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