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.


B) 5 was added to both sides of the first equation.

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