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When solving the equation x-5=-12 what should you do to both sides of the equation?

A: add 5
B: subtract 5
C: multiply by 5
D: divide by 5

User Riking
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Answer: B. subtract

Step-by-step explanation: x-5=12

5-5

User Guyumu
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Answer:

Hello. The answer is A.

Explanation:

You should add five to left side to make x alone.

For avoiding changing the equation you should add another five to left side.

I hope you understand

User Siusiulala
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