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9. Which pair of steps can be used to completelysolve this equation?4x - 5 = 17

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In order to solve the equation

First step Add 5 to both sides

4x-5+5=17+5

4x=22

Second step Divide both sides by 4


\begin{gathered} (4x)/(4)=(22)/(4) \\ x=(22)/(4)=(11)/(2) \end{gathered}

the correct answer is D.

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