Question

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The equation 2s + 2 = 3 is modeled below.
S
=
0 0 0
What is the first step in solving the equation?
O Add
S
to each side
O Subtract
S
from each side
O Subtract
from each side
O Add
to each side

Answer 1

Hi there!

Your answer is:

Subtract 2 from each side

Think about the additive inverse property! What number when added to 2, equals 0? (2 + (-2) = 0!)

We need to isolate the 2s, meaning you need to get rid of the 2 from the left side of the equation

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Answer: C.

Explanation:

You have to keep the variable by its by its self.