Question

What inverse operation is used to solve the equation? x − 2 = 5 A) add 2 to both sides B) multiply by 2 on both sides C) divide by 2 on on both sides D) subtract 2 from both sides

Answer 1

d. subtract 2 from both sides

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

A. add 2 to both sides

Explanation: when you add 2 to -2 it will cancel them out leaving you with x = 5+2.... x= 7