What is the first step needed to solve 2 over 5 multiplied by x minus 6 equals negative 16

Mathematics

1 answer:

polet [3.4K]3 years ago

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2/5x - 6 = 16
Add 6 to both sides of the equation (is the first step needed to solve the equation).

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