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The first step in solving 3+7(x-5)=2x+16 is to
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The first step in solving 3+7(x-5)=2x+16 is to

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Multiply out the things in the brackets.

3+7(x+5)=2x+16

3+7x+35=2x+16

Bring the x's over to one side and the numbers to the other side.

7x-2x=16-35-3

5x= -22

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Kiwihelp pretty much is correct
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