Then answer the question below, using complete sentences.
While there is no rule that says you must solve a two-step equation by adding or subtracting first, why is it recommended?

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Then answer the question below, using complete sentences. 
While there is no rule that says you must solve a two-step equation by adding or subtracting first, why is it recommended?

precal · Answer

because if you divide by a number first in a two step equation, you will create fractions
example  3x+5=20

precal · Answer

if you divide first then you create
x + (5/3)=(20/3)

anonymous · Answer

thank you alot and could you also answer this for me in a full sentance

What does it mean to "balance" an equation?

precal · Answer

No, you can write your own full sentences.
I will be happy to give you brief statements of key ideas.
Balance is used in equations, we must maintain balance.
that is why we add numbers to both sides or subtract numbers to both sides or multiple numbers to both sides or divide numbers to both sides.  We are keeping the balance.....

anonymous · Answer

thank you you are very helpfull i really apreciate it

precal · Answer

anytime