Question

Of the following options, what could be a possible first step in solving the equation −7x − 5 = x + 3?

Adding 7x to both sides of the equation
Subtracting 5 from both sides of the equation
Adding x to both sides of the equation
Combining like terms, −7x + x = − 6x

Answer 1

its wrong

Explanation:

its sub 5

Answer 2

add 7x to both sides is a possible first step