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Leo is going to solve the equation below. Which of the following statements is true? 1/5f - 14 = 1 A. Leo’s first step is to add 14 to both sides of the equation. B. Leo’s second step is to subtract 1/5
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Leo is going to solve the equation below. Which of the following statements is true?

1/5f - 14 = 1

A. Leo’s first step is to add 14 to both sides of the equation.

B. Leo’s second step is to subtract 1/5 from both sides of the equation.

Leo is going to solve the equation below. Which of the following statements is true-example-1
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The answer is A.

Reasoning:
Choice B says to subtract 1/5. However since 1/5 has a variable next to it, it would need to be divided not subtracted
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