Question

12. The first step in solving the equation 10x-3=30 is which of the following?

A. Subtract 3 from 30 using the subtraction property of equality.

B. Add 3 to 30 using the addition property of equality.

C. Divide 30 by 10 using the division property of equality.

D. Subtract 27 from both sides using the subtraction property of equality.

Answer 1

B.) Add 3 to 30 using the addition property of equality.

Explanation:

This is because in 10x-3=30, you need to get rid of the "-3" before you divide the 10 out of "10x" to get "x" alone.

Answer 2

Answer is B. You always do the opposite of what it shows