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Which is a correct first step for solving this equation

Mathematics

1 answer:

rosijanka [135]3 years ago

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Answer:

see explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

given

- 3x + 2 - 5x - 7 = 4x + 2

The first step is to simplify the left side by collecting like terms

- 8x - 5 = 4x + 2

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