Question
Tom needs to solve this equation for x. 3x−5=26
Which would be the best first step Tom could make to solve the equation?
A) add 5 to both sides of the equation.
B) divide both sides of the equation by 26.
C) divide 2x by 2.
D) subtract 5 from the left side of the equation.
Which would be the best first step Tom could make to solve the equation?
A) add 5 to both sides of the equation.
B) divide both sides of the equation by 26.
C) divide 2x by 2.
D) subtract 5 from the left side of the equation.
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The best first step for Tom to solve the equation \( 3x - 5 = 26 \) is:
**A)** add 5 to both sides of the equation.
This will eliminate the -5 on the left side and allow him to isolate the term with \( x \). Here's how it looks:
1. \( 3x - 5 + 5 = 26 + 5 \)
2. \( 3x = 31 \)
From there, he can proceed to solve for \( x \).
**A)** add 5 to both sides of the equation.
This will eliminate the -5 on the left side and allow him to isolate the term with \( x \). Here's how it looks:
1. \( 3x - 5 + 5 = 26 + 5 \)
2. \( 3x = 31 \)
From there, he can proceed to solve for \( x \).
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