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What is the first step to solve this equation?

3x + 6 = 10 + 3x + 4x

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Answer:

3x + 6 = 10 + 7x

is the first step to solving this equation

User Irek
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Answer:

Combine like terms

Explanation:

3x + 6 = 10 + 3x + 4x

Combine like terms

3x + 6 = 10 + 7x

Subtract 3x from each side

3x-3x + 6 = 10 + 7x -3x

6 = 10 +4x

Subtract 10 from each side

6-10 = 10+4x-10

-4 = 4x

Divide by 4

-4/4 = 4x/4

-1 =x

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