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Question 1:
What is the next step when simplifying the following equation?

−3x+8=2

Add 8 to both sides


Subtract 8 from both sides


Add 3 to both sides


Subtract 3 from both sides

Question 2:
The total bill for the repair of a refrigerator was $179. The cost of parts was $44, and labor charge was $45 per hour. How many hours did it take to repair the refrigerator?

Which of the following equations is the best representation of the problem?

179=44+45x

44−45x=179

45x−44=179

45x=179+44

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Answer:

I was wrong the first time I answered this

Question 1 is subtract 8 from both sides

musiclover10045

1. When simplifying you need to isolate the variable x, the first step would be to subtract 8 from both sides.

2.  Subtract the parts from the total:

179 - 44 = 135

Now divide the remaining amount by the hourly rate:

135 / 45 = 3 hours.

The first equation would be the correct one: 179=44+45x

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