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Which is a correct first step for solving this equation

Which is a correct first step for solving this equation-example-1
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Answer:

see explanation

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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