Tell What Was Done to the First Equation to Get $$x - 5 = - 2 , x = 3$$

question 12

Multiple Choice

Tell what was done to the first equation to get the second equation. $$x - 5 = - 2 , x = 3$$

• A) 5 was subtracted from both sides of the first equation.
• B) 5 was added to both sides of the first equation.
• C) Both sides of the first equation were multiplied by 5.
• D) Both sides of the first equation were divided by 5.
• E) -5 was added to both sides of the first equation.

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