In order to solve the equation −3x − 6 = 5, the first step is to

A. add 6 to both sides
B. divide by 5 on both sides
C. subtract 6 from both sides
D. multiply by 5 on both sides

(I believe it is A.)

Respuesta :

a add 6 to both side

A is the correct answer in order to isolate the variable you have to get rid of six and in order to do so you have to add six to both sides.

Isolate: Alone on one side