Question 1

What is the first step in solving: 14 + 2x - 3 = 43?

A. Simplify, 14-3
B. Add 3
C. Divide by 2
D. Subtract 14

Question 2

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$\mathsf{14 + 2x - 3 = 43}$

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$\mathsf{(2x) + (14 - 3) = 43}$

$\mathsf{2x + 14 - 3 = 43}$

$\mathsf{2x + 11 = 43}$

$\large\text{Subtract 11 to both sides}$

$\mathsf{2x + 11 - 11 = 43 - 11}$

$\large\text{Simplify it:}$

$\mathsf{2x = 43 - 11}$

$\mathsf{2x = 32}$

$\large\text{Divide 2 to both sides}$

$\mathsf{(2x)/(2) = (32)/(2)}$

$\large\text{Simplify it}$

$\mathsf{x = (32)/(2)}$

$\mathsf{x = 16}$

$\huge\text{The answer is: \boxed{\mathsf{\boxed{\mathsf{Option \ A.}} \ Simplify, 14 - 3}}}\huge\checkmark$

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