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To solve 3m - 5 = 196, what is the first step that should be performed? a. Add 5 to both sides. b. Subtract 5 from both sides. c. Multiply each side by 3. d. Divide each side by 3.

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Answer:

add 5

Explanation:

in algebra you do pemdas backwards

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