Question

Write an equation that you could solve using these steps:

Add 7 to both sides. Then, divide both sides by 4.

Explain how you know your answer is right.

Answer 1

4x - 7 = 5

Answer 2

Add 7 to both sides:
4x - 7 + 7 = 5 + 7
4x = 12
Divide both sides by 4:
4x/4 = 12/4
x = 3

Answer 3

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Answer 4

And we can check the answer easily:
4x-7=5
4*3 - 7 = 12 - 7 = 5 = 5, it works