DeShaun solves the following problem: “Martyn is 7 years older than Adele. If Martyn is 52 years old, how old is Adele?” DeShaun begins by writing the equation a+7=52, using a as a variable to stand for Adele’s age. What is DeShaun’s next step?(1 point)

Question

Responses
A. He adds 7 to both sides of the equation
B. He subtracts 7 from both sides of the equation
C. He subtracts 7 from just the left side of the equation
D. He divides both sides of the equation by 7

Answer 1

D. He divides both sides of the equation by 7

Answer 2

ARE YOU SURE?

Answer 3

Apologies for the incorrect response.

The correct next step for DeShaun would be:

A. He adds 7 to both sides of the equation.

Answer 4

ARE YOU 100% SURE? I CANNOT GET THIS WRONG!!

Answer 5

Apologies for any confusion caused. I am certain that the correct next step for DeShaun would be:

A. He adds 7 to both sides of the equation.