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The equal sign is confusing me ? Do I combine then solve or just combine

The equal sign is confusing me ? Do I combine then solve or just combine-example-1
User Fusho
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yes you have to writw the letters on one side amd numbers to the other side always changing signs for example

2X+3X-4=6X+1

2X+3X(-6X)=1+(4)
5X-6X=5
-X=5
X=-5
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I would combine then solve.
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