Question

To solve an equation, use the properties of equality. What is the first step to solving 3.7x - 15.9 = 2.97?

Answer 1

Answer: B.) Add 15.9 to both sides because it is the inverse operation of subtraction.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The first step is add 15.9 both sides (addition property of equality)

Explanation:

we have

`3.7x-15.9=2.97`

applying the Addition Property of equality ---> whatever is added to one side of the equal sign must be added to the other side)

Adds 15.9 both side

`3.7x-15.9+15.9=2.97+15.9`

`3.7x=18.87`

Applying the Division Property of equality ----> if you divide both sides of an equation by the same nonzero number, the sides remain equal

Divide by 3.7 both sides

`x=18.87/3.7=5.1`