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Which is a correct first step for solving this equation? - 3x+2-5x-7=4x+2

a.) - 2x-5=4x+2

b.) 2x+5=4x+2

c.) 8x+5=4x+2

d.) - 8x-5=4x+2

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  1. 19 May, 08:11
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    The first step is to combine like terms on the left side.

    -3x-5x = - 8x

    2-7 = - 5

    So, d.) - 8x-5 = 4x+2 is the answer
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