Question

Consider the following equation:

2/3x−5=27
What is the first step in solving this equation?

(1 point)
Responses

Multiply both sides by 3/2Multiply both sides by 3 halves

Divide both sides by 3/2 Divide both sides by 3 halves

Subtract 5 from both sides
Subtract 5 from both sides

Add 5 to both sides

Answer 1

The first step in solving the equation 2/3x - 5 = 27 would be to add 5 to both sides.