SOLUTION: Mary was asked to use inverse operations to solve the equation 5x-3=12. Which set of instructions shows the inverse operation?

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Question 610007: Mary was asked to use inverse operations to solve the equation 5x-3=12. Which set of instructions shows the inverse operation? A. Add 3, then divide by 5. B. Multiply by 3, then subtract 5.
C. Subtract 3, then muliply by 5. D. Subtract 12, then divide by 5.

Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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A is correct.