Dr. Hughes instructs her students to solve the equation, 2x - 5y = -20, for y. What is the correct first step?Add +5y to both sides of the equation.O Add -2x to both sides of the equation.Add +2x to both

Roman Liutikov asked Nov 18, 2023

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Roman Liutikov asked Nov 18, 2023

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We have the following expression given:

2x -5y = -20

For this case the correct set in order to begin is add 5y in both sides

Add +5y to both sides of the equation.

Songxunzhao answered Nov 24, 2023

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