Question

When solving the equation x-5=-12 what should you do to both sides of the equation?

A: add 5
B: subtract 5
C: multiply by 5
D: divide by 5

Answer 1

Answer: B. subtract

Step-by-step explanation: x-5=12

5-5

Answer 2

Hello. The answer is A.

Explanation:

You should add five to left side to make x alone.

For avoiding changing the equation you should add another five to left side.

I hope you understand