Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.

  1. Step 1: Add 5 to both sides: . Step 2. Divide by 3 (positive, so the sign stays). **Answer: . Why not the others:** reverses the sign, subtracts instead of adding, and has the wrong sign.

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