Question

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

Answer 1

First Solving for like terms such as 2x+-4x = -2

Answer 2

x+7=2x+5−4x

x + 7 = 2x + 5

x + 2x = 5 - 7

3x = -2

x = -2/3

So the answer should be to combine the like terms in step two. x + 7 = -2x + 5