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asked • 08/20/19

i did not understand

i did not understand the part were you have to subtract can you help me please

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Patrick B. answered • 08/20/19

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If it is an ADDITION equation, you subtract the same number from both sides...

Ex.

x + 5 = 10

-5 -5

X = 5

2x + 3 = 11

-3 -3

2x = 8

x=4

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