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Which step should be completed first to solve the equation ?

A.
Add 14 to both sides.

B.
Divide both sides by 3.

C.
Divide both sides by −3.

D.
Subtract 9 from both sides.

2 Answers

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Use BODMAS or BIDMAS

brackets, indices, division, multiplication, addition, subtraction
User BlueMonk
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Given a peek at the equation, we would probably be able to make that recommendation in quite a short time. Without seeing the equation,
there's no way.


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