What is the first step in solving the equation 5x − 3 = 22?

Add 3 to both sides of the equation.
Divide both sides of the equation by −5.
Divide both sides of the equation by −3.
Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.

Question

What is the first step in solving the equation 5x − 3 = 22?
 	
	Add 3 to both sides of the equation.
	Divide both sides of the equation by −5.
	Divide both sides of the equation by −3.
	Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.

midhun.madhu1987 · Answer

Add 3 to both sides of the equation.

triciaal · Answer

as above. you want to separate the variable to one side of the equation and the constants to the other.

midhun.madhu1987 · Answer

i guess. she is offline @triciaal