In the equation 6x − 2 = −4x + 2, Spencer claims that the first step is to add 4x to both sides. Jeremiah claims that the first step is to subtract 6x from both sides. Who is correct?

Both Technically, Look Below

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This is a very interesting problem they are technically both not wrong. You can choose to subtract the 6x first if you want or add 4x. Both technically work and will end up with the same value for x. Which I will show here. Although both work adding 4x can be the easier way as there is less negatives to deal with.

Adding 4x:

6x - 2 = -4x + 2

10x - 2 = 2

10x = 4

x = 4/10

x = 2/5

Subtraction 6x:

6x - 2 = -4x + 2

-2 = -10x +2

-4 = -10x

4/10 = x

2/10 = x

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