ou need to solve this equation for x: ax−7=26
Which would be the best first step you could make to solve the equation?
A. add 7 to both sides of the equation
B. subtract 7 from the left side of the equation
C. Combine ax - 7 to get -7x
D. divide ax by a and 26 by a
1 answer
The best first step to solve the equation ax - 7 = 26 would be to add 7 to both sides of the equation. Therefore, the correct answer is A. add 7 to both sides of the equation.