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What is the best first step for solving the equation 5 = 3x - 4? a. Add 4 to both sides of the equation. b. Subtract 4 from both sides of the equation. c. Multiply both sides of…

What is the best first step for solving the equation 5 = 3x - 4? a. Add 4 to both sides of the equation. b. Subtract 4 from both sides of the equation. c. Multiply both sides of…
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What is the best first step for solving the equation 5 = 3x - 4? a. Add 4 to both sides of the equation. b. Subtract 4 from both sides of the equation. c. Multiply both sides of the equation by 3 d. Divide both sides of the equation by 3.​

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Answer:

A. Add 4 to both sides of the equation.

Explanation:

Isolate your variable by using inverse operations.

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