Question

Consider the following equation: 2/3x−5=2/7 What is the first step in solving this equation? (1 point) Responses Multiply both sides by 3/2 Multiply 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 Add 5 to both sides Skip to navigation

Answer 1

The first step in solving this equation is to add 5 to both sides.