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2x+5= -x+(-1). What was the first step

2x+5= -x+(-1). What was the first step-example-1
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Answer:

C)

Explanation:

The first thing you want to do is add x to both sides (add one positive x-tile):

2x+5=-x-1

+x +x

2x+x+5=-x+x-1

combine like terms

3x+5=-1

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