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Erica solved the equation below. 3(a +5)=2a +35 Step 1 3a + 15 = 2a +35 Step 2 5a + 15 = 35 Step 3 5a = 20 Step =4​

Erica solved the equation below. 3(a +5)=2a +35 Step 1 3a + 15 = 2a +35 Step 2 5a-example-1

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Answer:

B. Step 2

Explanation:

When moving 2a to the left, you would need to subtract, not add. You would get 1a instead of 5a.

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