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Mr. Inderhees wrote an equation and the first step of his solution process, as shown.

​15 = −5 +4x
20 = 4x

​Which math operation did Mr. Inderhees apply in his first step?
A. He divided 15 by 5.
B. He added 5 to each side of the equation.
C. He divided each side of the equation by 5.
D. He subtracted 5 from each side of the equation.

User Milyord
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Answer:

B. He added 5 to each side of the equation.

Explanation:

B. He added 5 to each side of the equation.

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