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If 5 + x = 12, and you add -5 to the left side of equation, what should you add to right side of equation? A) -7 B) -5 C) 5 D) 7

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You must add -5 to the right side of the equation. You would balance -5 on the left with -5 on the right.

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whatever you do to one side you must do that to the other side. So you must add another -5
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