You begin solving the equation 4 - 5x = 59 by subtracting 4 from both sides. Which is the best choice for Step 2?

A) Subtract 55 from both sides.

B) Multiply both sides by - 5.

C) Divide both sides by 55.

D) Divide both sides by - 5.

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Ada Gomez

Mathematics

15 August, 13:17

You begin solving the equation 4 - 5x = 59 by subtracting 4 from both sides. Which is the best choice for Step 2?

A) Subtract 55 from both sides.

B) Multiply both sides by - 5.

C) Divide both sides by 55.

D) Divide both sides by - 5.

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Jacklyn · Answer 1

We are trying to get x alone and 5x is really 5*x so we need to get rid of the - 5 and we can do that by dividing both sides by - 5.

so the answer is D. divide both sides by - 4

You begin solving the equation 4 - 5x = 59 by subtracting 4 from both sides. Which is the best choice for Step 2?A) Subtract 55 from both sides.B) Multiply both sides by - 5.C) Divide both sides by 55.D) Divide both sides by - 5.

You begin solving the equation 4 - 5x = 59 by subtracting 4 from both sides. Which is the best choice for Step 2?

A) Subtract 55 from both sides.

B) Multiply both sides by - 5.

C) Divide both sides by 55.

D) Divide both sides by - 5.