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2. What operation should be done first to solve [tex]5x + 3 = 28[/tex]?

A. Divide by 5
B. Multiply by 5
C. Subtract 3
D. Add 3



Answer :

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To solve the equation [tex]\(5x + 3 = 28\)[/tex], you should follow these steps to isolate the variable [tex]\(x\)[/tex]:

1. The first operation to be done is to subtract 3 from both sides of the equation. This is to remove the constant term that is not associated with the variable [tex]\(x\)[/tex].

Therefore, the correct operation to perform first is:

Subtract 3