Question

What is the first step in solving the equation 4.2 y minus 5.2 = 18.5?
Add 5.2 to each side of the equation.
Subtract 5.2 from each side of the equation.
Multiply each side of the equation by 4.2.
Divide each side of the equation by 5.2.

Answer 1

Answer:

first step = 5.2 + (- 0.2) = 18.5 + 5.2

Step-by-step explanation:

4.2 - 5.2 = 18.5

=> 5.2 + (- 0.2) = 18.5 + 5.2

=> 5 - 5.2 = 23.5 - 5.2

=> -0.2 x 4.2 = 18.5 x 4.2

=> -0.84/5.2 = 77.7/5.2

Answer 2

Answer:

I know Im late on this question but I think its A: Add 5.2 on both sides of the equation.

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