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

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

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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

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