What inverse operations are used to solve the equation? 2x + 2 = 10

(A.) Add 2 to both sides, then divide by 2 on both sides

(B.) Add 2 to both sides, then multiply by 2 on both sides

(C.) Subtract 2 from both sides, then divide by 2 on both sides

(D.) Subtract 2 from both sides, then multiply by 2 on both sides

Question

Laci Holmes

Mathematics

25 May, 16:52

What inverse operations are used to solve the equation? 2x + 2 = 10

(A.) Add 2 to both sides, then divide by 2 on both sides

(B.) Add 2 to both sides, then multiply by 2 on both sides

(C.) Subtract 2 from both sides, then divide by 2 on both sides

(D.) Subtract 2 from both sides, then multiply by 2 on both sides

+2

Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Pooh · Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

You basically have to get X by itself. So you subtract 2 to both sides giving you 2X = 8. Then you divide 2 to both sides give you X = 4.

Yair Mosley · Answer 2

Answer: B) divide by 2 on both sides

Step-by-step explanation:Since x is multiplied by 2, divide by 2 on both sides.