Question

What is the first step to solve -2x+5x=9​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Hello,

You need to group the terms in x

$-2 \times x + \times x = (-2+5) \times x = 3 x$

And then, you can divide by 3 to find the solution

$-2x+5x=3x=9x=9/3=3$

Hope this helps

Answer 2

Answer:

add the x's

You have to combine them

you have to subtract the -2x to the 5x