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Which should be the first step in solving the equation 1.2 w minus 3.8 = 12.4?

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Answer:

A ; Add 3.8 to both sides of the equation.

Explanation:

User Windor C
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Answer:

Add 3.8 to each side

Explanation:

1.2 w - 3.8 = 12.4

Add 3.8 to each side so we can isolate w

1.2w -3.8 + 3.8 = 12.4 + 3.8

1.2w = 16.2

Divide each side by 1.2

1.2w/1.2 = 16.2/1.2

w =13.5

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