Question

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In the solution of the equation 5 - 3x = 2x + 9, 3x is added to the equation first. Which of the following should be done next?

add -9
add -5
add -2x

Answer 1

5-3x=2x+9

combine like terms so..

it would look like 3x-2x=9-5

Then -x=4

last divide -1 to both sides

so x= -4 is the answer

Answer 2

add -9 so you get 5= 2x :)