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If the first step in the solution of the equation -x + 6 = 5 - 3x is "subtract 5," then what should the next step be?

add x
add 3x
subtract 6

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I would have to say that the next step would be to add the x so that way you are able to have your number on one side and your x variable on the other.
If the first step in the solution of the equation -x + 6 = 5 - 3x is "subtract-example-1
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