asked 23.8k views
2 votes
2x + 5 = 10

What is the first operation used in solving this equation?

A) addition

B) division

C) multiplication

D) subtraction

2 Answers

5 votes
The first operation used is multiplication (2x is 2 times x).
answered
User Whd
by
8.5k points
3 votes
the first operation is subtraction you take 5 away from both sides as step one

answered
User JimmyT
by
7.6k points

No related questions found

Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.