Solving One and Two Step Equations

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s = 34

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Divide both sides by 4.

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Add 11 to both sides.

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Multiply both sides by 4, then add 7 to both sides.

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r = 72

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n=6

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Subtract 2 from both sides.

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What would be the best first step to solving the equation?
-3=x+5
Options: add 3 to both sides, subtract 5 from both sides, add 5 to both sides, subtract -5 from both sides

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subtract 5 from both sides

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What would be the best first step to solving the equation in one step? Options: multiply both sides by 3, multiply both sides by -3, divide both sides by -3, add 3 to each side

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multiply both sides by -3