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OpenStudy (anonymous):

To verify that x = 5 is a solution for the equation 8x – 13 = 2x + 17, what is a possible first step? A. Multiply 8 by 5. B. Subtract 13 from both sides. C. Replace x with 5. D. Add 17 to both sides.

OpenStudy (lifeisadangerousgame):

What do you think the answer is? What seems to make the most sense?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

c?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

nevermind that was stupid

OpenStudy (anonymous):

umm b?

OpenStudy (lifeisadangerousgame):

Correct!:D Replacing x with 5 because you know that 5 is x is what you're supposed to do once you know what the variable is c:

OpenStudy (lifeisadangerousgame):

Nope, you were right with C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol i know i was just kidding lol haha

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