First, square both sides (d.) leaving 3x + 1 = 16
Second, subtract 1 from both sides (a.) leaving 3x = 15
Third, divide by 3 from both sides (e.) leaving x = 5
Answer: First D, then A, then E
I think the scale of the factor of area is 2
Answer: x = -1
Step-by-step explanation:
1) x - 5 = 36 -7x -49
2) x - 5 = -13 -7x
3) x + 7x =- 13 +5
4) 8x =- 8
5) x = -1
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