Question

lesson 3: balanced moves
match the equation balancing
steps with the description of
what was done in each step.
step 1:
12x - 6 = 10
6x - 3 = 5
add 3 to both sides a
multiply both sides by $\frac{1}{6}$ b
divide both sides by 2 c

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the equation transformation

Compare $12x - 6 = 10$ and $6x - 3 = 5$. Notice each term in the first equation is divided by 2.

Step2: Match to the operation

Dividing every term by 2 is equivalent to dividing both sides of the equation by 2, which corresponds to option C.

Answer:

C. Divide both sides by 2