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Solving Linear Equations: Variables on Both Sides Answers

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Which step could be used to help isolate the variable in the following equation?5.6j – 0.12 = 4 + 1.1j

A
Subtract 0.12 from both sides.
B
Subtract 5.6 from both sides.
C
Subtract 4j from both sides.
D
Subtract 1.1j from both sides.
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Use properties to rewrite the given equation. Which equations have the same solution as the equation x + + x = – xSelect three options.

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A
x + = – x
Option A
B
18x + 20 + 30x = 15 – 6x
C
18x + 20 + x = 15 – 6x
D
24x + 30x = –5
E
12x + 30x = –5
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What is the justification for the step taken from line 2 to line 3?

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A
the subtraction property of equality
B
the multiplication property of equality
C
combining like terms on one side of the equation
D
the distributive property

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