Need Help Please???

2x -1
------ + 5 =9
3

Given the equation:

What should you do first to solve this equation?

A. Multiply both sides by 3

B. Add 5 to both sides

C. Divide both sides by 3

D. Subtract 5 from both sides

Question

Need Help Please??? 

 2x -1
------ + 5 =9
3               

Given the equation:



What should you do first to solve this equation?

		
A. Multiply both sides by 3

		
B. Add 5 to both sides

		
C. Divide both sides by 3

		
D. Subtract 5 from both sides

anonymous · Answer

You have a giant division that you have to deal with and a +5.
The first step is take out any + or - that you can bring to the other side of the equation

The answer is D

Does that make sense?