What is the first step to solving this 2 step equation. 3x + 8 = 29 3x/3x + 8 = 29/3x 3x + 8 - 8 = 29 - 8 3x/3 + 8 = 29/3 3x /3= 21/3

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What is the first step to solving this 2 step equation.

3x + 8 = 29

3x/3x + 8 = 29/3x
3x + 8 - 8 = 29 - 8
3x/3 + 8 = 29/3
3x /3= 21/3

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3x/3x+8=29/3x^3x+8-8=29-83x/3+8=29/33x/3=21/3

We move all terms to the left:

3x/3x+8-(29/3x^3x+8-8)=0

x^3x

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Answer:

Subtract 8 from both sides

Explanation:

3x + 8 - 8 = 29 - 8

Jonhurlock answered Apr 2, 2022

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