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4. Solve Two-Step Equations
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Exercise 18 Page 475

d=8

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To solve an equation, we should isolate the variable term. In this case, we will use the Subtraction Property of Equality and Division Property of Equality.

5 + 4d = 37
5 + 4d - 5 = 37 - 5
4d = 32
4d/4 = 32/4
d = 8

The solution to the equation is d=8. We can check our solution by substituting it into the original equation.

5 + 4d = 37
5 + 4( 8) ? = 37
5 + 32 ? = 37
37 = 37 ✓

Since the left-hand side is equal to the right-hand side, our solution is correct.