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What is the FIRST STEP to complete (on each side of equation)

when solving this equation?
5x+7 = 12
Divide by 5
Subtract 7
Subtract 5
Multiply by 7

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Answer:

Subtract 7 (from both sides)

Explanation:

The goal is to get x by itself. The first step in this equation to accomplish that would be to get the term having the variable on one side and the constant(s) on the other.

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