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What would be the first step you do to solve the equation below? -19 = 15 - 6x Question 2 options: Add 15 Subtract 15 Multiply by -6 Divide by -6

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Answer: Subtract 15

Explanation:

The First step to the equation given above -19 = 15 - 6x would naturally be to Subtract 15

(1.) collect like terms

–19 – 15 = -6x

–34 = –6x

divide Both sides by –6

x = 5.667

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