, using a
as a variable to stand for Adele’s age. What is DeShaun’s next step?(1 point)
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He adds 7 to both sides of the equation.
He adds 7 to both sides of the equation.
He subtracts 7 from both sides of the equation.
He subtracts 7 from both sides of the equation.
He subtracts 7 from just the left side of the equation.
He subtracts 7 from just the left side of the equation.
He divides both sides of the equation by 7.
1 answer
DeShaun's next step would be:
He subtracts 7 from both sides of the equation.
This is because he is trying to isolate the variable \( a \) (Adele's age) in the equation \( a + 7 = 52 \). By subtracting 7 from both sides, he can find the value of \( a \).
