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What is the most efficient first step to isolate the variable term on one side of this equation? -9x=-4x+5
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What is the most efficient first step to isolate the variable term on one side of this equation?

-9x=-4x+5

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Answer:

Add 4x to both sides

Explanation:

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User Kelvincer
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Answer: subtract 5 from both sides

Explanation: get rid of the 5 before moving on to isolating the variable
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