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What operation should be done first to solve 5x + 3 = 28?a) subtract 3b) multiply by 5c) divide by 5d) add 3
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What operation should be done first to solve 5x + 3 = 28?a) subtract 3b) multiply by 5c) divide by 5d) add 3

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The given equation is


5x+3=28

First, we subtract 3 on each side


\begin{gathered} 5x+3-3=28-3 \\ 5x=25 \end{gathered}

Therefore, the right answer is a.

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