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What is the first step when solving the equation? 2x - 31 = -9x + 24 subtract 9x from both sides add 9x to both sides add 2x to both sides
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What is the first step when solving the equation?

2x - 31 = -9x + 24
subtract 9x from both sides
add 9x to both sides
add 2x to both sides

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Answer: add 9x by both sides.

you can’t subtract 9x to both sides because you have to do the opposite.

you can’t add 2x to both sides because again, you have to do the opposite.
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