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State the first step in solving the equation. - 1/5y + 2 = -3 a. subtract two from both sides b. multiply both sides by -1/5 c. divide both sides by -1/5 d. add two to each side
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State the first step in solving the equation. - 1/5y + 2 = -3

a. subtract two from both sides
b. multiply both sides by -1/5
c. divide both sides by -1/5
d. add two to each side

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A. Subtract two from both sides because you need the value of y to be by itself so that you can divide it later on
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