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You begin solving the equation 4−5x=59 by subtracting 4 from both sides. Which is the best choice for Step 2?

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MathGeek289
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  • 19-09-2016
This Would Be Divide Both Sides By 5. You Have To Isolate The Variable To One Side Of The Equation So It Is By Itself.
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MsEHolt MsEHolt
  • 30-01-2019

Answer:

Divide both sides by -5.

Step-by-step explanation:

Subtracting 4 from each side of the equation gives us

4-5x-4 = 59-4

-5x = 55

The last number we have to cancel is -5, by division:

-5x/-5 = 55/-5

x = -11

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