Question

What is the first step to solve this equation: 5m + 10= 7m + 4A: subtract 5m to both sides B: add 5m to both sides C: divide by 5 to both sides D: multiply by 5 to both sides

Answer 1

We are given the linear equation

`5m+10=7m+4`

If we subtract 5m to both sides we get

`5m+10-5m=7m+4-5m`

Simplifying

`10=2m+4`

which is one step closer to the solution, therefore the answer is A.