(2)First, I transpose 3 to the right side, then it was subtracted from 21 resulting 18. Then I divided 2 to both sides of the equation that's why it became 9.
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(1)Okay Shiela can you please explain how do you come up to that solution?
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(1) Thank you Sheila. You may go back to your sit now.
(1) Actually guys there is property behind these solution.
(2) First here is what we called addition property of equality , We add both sides (-3) which is the additive inverse of 3 to eliminate it. As a result 3 - 3 is 0. Then on the other side (-3) what subtracted from 21.
(3) Also, here we use the multiplication property of equality wherein we multiply both sides the reciprocal of the coefficient of the variable of x which is 1/2.
Okay guys, we are finished with our first board work. Very good Shiela! I am hoping that others will be ready in the board work next meeting , since it will graded. Have a nice day!