What is the first step in solving the equation Eighty-eight equals thirteen plus five x ?

A)Add 13 to both sides of the equation.

B)Subtract 13 from both sides of the equation.

C)Divide both sides of the equation by 5.

D)Multiply both sides of the equation by 5.

Question

What is the first step in solving the equation Eighty-eight equals thirteen plus five x ?

A)Add 13 to both sides of the equation.

B)Subtract 13 from both sides of the equation.

C)Divide both sides of the equation by 5.

D)Multiply both sides of the equation by 5.

anonymous · Answer

88=13+5x
 first you do the addition/subtraction, then division or multiplication
so first you subtract 13 from both sides