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What is the first step to solving this equation (5x-11=42)?

A. add 11 to both sides
B. divide both sides by 5
C. multiply both sides by 5
D. subtract 11 from both sides

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What is the first step to solving this equation (5x-11=42)?
A. add 11 to both sides
B. divide both sides by 5
C. multiply both sides by 5
D. subtract 11 from both sides

Add the inside number so it would be A
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Answer:

First, you have to add 11 on both sides, so the answer is A

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