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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Nathan's brother says when he multiples a number by 6 and adds 5 to the result he gets 23. To figure out the number, what should Nathan do first?

OpenStudy (timmyk14):

Create an equation Should look like this: 6x + 4 = 23

OpenStudy (timmyk14):

+ 5 oops

OpenStudy (whpalmer4):

undo the operations in the reverse order. 6*a number + 5 = 23 take 23, undo the +5, then undo the *6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Timmyk14

OpenStudy (timmyk14):

Next he must perform the subtraction property of equality. Subtract 5 from both sides, then divide the end product by 6

OpenStudy (timmyk14):

The answer is b

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