SOLVE ASAP PLEASE!! What is the first step in solving the equation 2/3x+1/3x+2=5 ? Subtract 1/3 from each side of the equation.

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SOLVE ASAP PLEASE!! What is the first step in solving the equation 2/3x+1/3x+2=5 ? Subtract 1/3 from each side of the equation.

Add 2 to each side of the equation. Combine like terms. Multiply each side of the equation by 5.

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Lana71 [14] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-19T09:49:09+03:00

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Step-by-step explanation: Not quite...

First, add all the values with x together. 2/3x+1/3x= 1x, or just plain x. So now you’re left with x+2=5. To get x alone, subtract the last thing on the side of the equation with x, which is 2. To even it out, subtract 2 from 5 as well. Now you’re left with x=3