Question

Multiple choice: Which of the following steps below would be a good first step when solving the equation 2x+5=11

Divide both sides by 2
Add 5 to both sides of the equation
Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation
Add 11 to both sides of the equation

Answer 1

easy

Explanation:

How to solve a system of equations by elimination.

Write both equations in standard form.

Make the coefficients of one variable opposites.

Add the equations resulting from Step 2 to eliminate one variable.

Solve for the remaining variable.

Substitute the solution from Step 4 into one of the original equations.