Question

Kyra wants to solve the equation x/ 10 + 8 = 5. What steps should she use on

both sides of the equation?
A. first divide by 10, then add 8
B. first add 8, then divide by 10
C .first multiply by 10, then subtract 8
D .first subtract 8, then multiply by 10​

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

x/10 + 8 = 5

- 8 -8

x/10 = -3

× 10 ×10

x = -30