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Josh was asked to solve the equation 15x-19=4x+11 His first step resulted in the equation 15x=4x=30 Describe what Josh did in his first step.

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Answer:

added 19 and 11

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Answer:

Added 19 to each side

Explanation:

15x-19=4x+11

Add 19 to each side

5x-19+19=4x+11+19

5x = 4x+30

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