Question

What is the first step in solving the equation 3.5 n + 6.4 = 42.5?

Add 6.4 to each side of the equation.
Subtract 6.4 from each side of the equation.
Multiply each side of the equation by 3.5.
Divide each side of the equation by 6.4.

Answer 1

Subtract 6.4 from each side of the equation is your answer!

Explanation:

Answer 2

Subtract 6.4 from each side of the equation.

Explanation:

3.5 n + 6.4 = 42.5

-6.4 = -6.4

3.5 n = 36.1

3.5n/3.5n= 36.1/3.5n

n=10.3142857

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