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OpenStudy (anonymous):

2x + 5 = 10 What is the first operation used in solving this equation? A) addition B) division C) multiplication D) subtraction

OpenStudy (secret-ninja):

First, you need to get the +5 to the other side, and to do so you use subtraction. Therefore, D. subtraction.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well what do you have to do to isolate the variable?

OpenStudy (secret-ninja):

After that is when you divide and get the x by itself to find the answer.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

or secret will say it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

not shure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

When solving equations you need to do the opperations backwards so instead of starting with Parenthesis you will start with Subtraction to isolate x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ohhh okay THANKS SECRET_NINJA! :D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you have to get the 5 to the other side so subtract 5 from both sides

OpenStudy (anonymous):

d

OpenStudy (secret-ninja):

Ohhhh okay NO PROBLEM :D lol

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