Question

4. Which of these is the most helpful first step for solving Fran's equation, 2x + 28 = 40? (1 point)

Circle the best answer.
⦁ Multiply both sides by 2
⦁ Subtract 28 from both sides
⦁ Divide both sides by 2
⦁ Add 28 to both sides

Answer 1

subtract 28 from both sides ....

2x+28-28=40-28

2x= 12

x=12 Ans........

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