Q:

Fill in the blanks to complete the description of how to solve the equation. 28x − 56 = 22x − 65. First, get the variable on the left–hand side of the equation by subtracting 22x from both sides to get 6 x − 56 = −65. Next, use the____property of equality to isolate the variable.

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A:
The next thing to do is to use the addition property of equality, adding 56 to both sides of the equation:

6x = -9

Now you will use the division property of equality in order to completely isolate the variable, dividing both sides of the equation by 6:

x = -9 / 6

Simplify the fraction into its simplest form:

x = -3/2 
Hope this helps and let me know if you have more questions!