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Felipe and Makayla each tried to solve the same equation for x. Original equation: 2x + 6= 3x - 8 The result of Makayla’s first step was 6 = x - 8 Describe the first step Makayla made to the equation.
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Felipe and Makayla each tried to solve the same equation for x.

Original equation: 2x + 6= 3x - 8

The result of Makayla’s first
step was 6 = x - 8

Describe the first step Makayla made to the equation.

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Felipe and Makayla each tried to solve the same equation for x. Original equation-example-1
User Richard Strand
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Makayla’s solution must have looked like this:

2x + 6 = 3x - 8

2x - 2x + 6 = 3x - 2x - 8

Thus 6 = x - 8
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