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Maria is 6 years older than her sister Emily. Emily is 15 years old. If M= Maria's age, then the equation M-6=15 would describe the problem. What inverse or opposite operation would you use to solve the equation?

A. Add 6 to both sides
B. Subtract 6 from both sides
C. Multiply both sides by 6
D. Divide both sides by 6

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A. Add 6 to both sides answer is 21
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