You begin solving the equation 4 – 5x = 59 by subtracting 4 from both sides. Which is the best choice for Step 2?

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You begin solving the equation 4 – 5x = 59 by subtracting 4 from both sides. Which is the

best choice for Step 2?

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Divide both sides by - 5 its from ttm

Guy Royse answered Dec 18, 2015

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$4- 5x = 59 \ \ | (-4)\\ \\ 4-4-5x=59-4 \\ \\-5x=55 \ \ /:(-5)\\ \\x=(55)/(-5)\\ \\x=-11$

Aprilia answered Dec 21, 2015

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