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Linear Equations — Test

Question 4 • Mathematics 8

Consider the solution to the linear equation. 5 times open paren x plus 6 close paren is equal to 50 5 x plus 30 is equal to 50 5 x is equal to 20 x is equal to 4 Which describes the inverse operations used after the distributive property?

Answer
A
subtraction then division
B
addition then division
C
division then addition
D
multiplication then subtraction

Explanation

After distributing, the equation is 5x + 30 = 50. Subtract 30 from both sides to get 5x = 20, then divide both sides by 5 to get x = 4. The inverse operations are subtraction, then division, which is choice A.

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