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

Question

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

secret-ninja · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

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

secret-ninja · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

or secret will say it

anonymous · Answer

not shure

anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

Ohhh okay THANKS SECRET_NINJA! :D

anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

d

secret-ninja · Answer

Ohhhh okay NO PROBLEM  :D lol