Question

What is the first step in solving the equation 3.5n+6.4=42.5

Answer 1

Solutions

To solve the problem our first step is going to be


Subtract 6.46.4 from both sides

3.5n=42.5−6.4

Answer 2

First, you need to subtract 6.4 from 42.5, so all you will have left is 3.5n=42.5. After that, you just divide both side by 3.5.