Of the following options, what could be a possible first step in solving the equation 8x + 3 = 2x − 15?

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asked Aug 12, 2021 120k views

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Seyeon · Answer 1 · 2021-08-15T01:17:32+0000

Answer:

x= -3

Explanation:

Move The Terms:

8x -2x =3 = -15

Collect like terms and calculate:

6x = -15-3

Divide both sides of the equation by 6:

x = -3

Final answer:

x= -3

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