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What inverse operation is needed to isolate the variable in the equation?

k + 1.25 = 12.5
a. add 1.25 to both sides
b. subtract 1.25 from both sides
c. add 12.5 to both sides
d. subtract 12.5 from both sides

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the answer is b. you would subtract 1.25 from both sides which would make the equation k=11.25.

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