Question

Below are the steps to solve an equation:

Step 1: [x - 5] + 2 = 5
Step 2: [x - 5] = 5 - 2
Step 3: 1x - 5= 3
Which of the following is a correct next step to solve the equation? (1 point)

Answer 1

Add 5 to each side

Explanation:

[x - 5] + 2 = 5

Subtract 2 from each side

x-5 +2 -2 = 5-2

x-5 = 3

Add 5 to each side

x-5+5 = 3+5

x = 8