1. 5x - 15 = 20 The first step in solving this equation is to what? 2. 9x + 3 = -15 The first step in solving this equation would be to what?

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1. 5x - 15 = 20 The first step in solving this equation is to what?

2. 9x + 3 = -15 The first step in solving this equation would be to what?

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1. add 15 to -15 and 20. 5x=35. then divide 35 by 5 and get 7.

2. subtract 3 from 3 and -15. 9x= -18 x=-2

The Dembinski answered Dec 18, 2019

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