Question

What TWO steps do you take to solve the following equation: 5x - 3 = 12

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

5x = 12 + 3

x = 15/5

x = 3

Answer 2

First add 3 to each side

Then divide each side by 5

Explanation:

5x - 3 = 12

First add 3 to each side

5x-3+3 = 12+3

5x = 15

Then divide each side by 5

5x/5 = 15/5

x = 3