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The steps below show the incomplete solution to find the value of x for the equation 5x − 2x − 3 = −2 + 15: Step 1: 5x − 2x − 3 = −2 + 15 Step 2: 5x − 2x − 3 = 13 Step 3: 3x − 3 = 13 Which of these is most likely the next step? (4 points) 3x = 16 3x = 10 3x = 39 3x = 3

i believe it is 3x=3

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The next step is 3x = 16
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