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State the first step in solving the equation.
5x + 9 = 24

User Nery Jr
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Answer:

5x = 24 -9 will be the first step

5x = 15 second step

x=3 is the answer

Explanation:

User Shaktisinh Jadeja
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Answer:

get rid of the 9

Explanation:

you need to first get rid of the 9 by subtracting it on both side so 9-9 and 24-9

User Ravi Bhushan
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