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

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Which is a correct first step for solving this equation?

−3+2−5−7=4+2
-
3
x
+
2
-
5
x
-
7
=
4
x
+
2

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Answer: Student made an error in step 2. Correct step is 9x - 12 = 13 + 2x.

Gthmb answered May 6, 2020

by Gthmb

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Answer:

-3x + 2 - 5x - 7 = 4x + 2

-8x - 5 = 4x + 2

Explanation:

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Deepak Thomas answered May 10, 2020

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