Question

What is the first step to solving 3.7x – 15.9 = 2.97?

Subtract 15.9 from both sides because it is the inverse operation of addition.

Add 15.9 to both sides because it is the inverse operation of subtraction.

Divide 15.9 on both sides because it is the inverse operation of multiplication.

Multiply 15.9 on both sides because it is the inverse operation of division

Answer 1

Hello!

Usually when solving equations you do the opposite of PEMDAS. Therefore we add as it is the opposite of addition.

Therefore, our answer is B. Add 15.9 to both sides because it is the inverse operation of addition.

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

Answer: B) Add 15.9 to both sides because it is the inverse operation of subtraction.