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OpenStudy (anonymous):

When solving an equation for x, if 5 is added to one side of the equation, what needs to be done to the other side of the equation

OpenStudy (amistre64):

well, how do we keep 2 things equal if we modify one of them?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you do the same thing to both sides of the equation

OpenStudy (mathmale):

to answer your question: Definitely add 5 to other other side of the equation as well. Rule: "If equals are added to equals, the sums are equal."

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