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Roman solved the equation 5 a + 2 b = 10 for a. His steps are shown below.

1. Subtract 2b: 5 a + 2 b minus 2 b = 10 minus 2 b. 5 a = 10 minus 2 b.


2. Multiply by 5: a = 50 minus 10 b.



Which statement about Roman’s work is true?

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Answer:

step 2

Explanation:

User Joshpetit
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Answer:

In step 2, he needed to divide both sides of the equation by 5

Explanation:

I'm very positive about this

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