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Which could be the first step in solving this equation? 5x + 4x - 72 A) Combine like terms. B) Add 9x to both sides of the equation 0) Subtract 72 from both sides of the equation D) Subtract 5x from both
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Which could be the first step in solving this equation?

5x + 4x - 72
A)
Combine like terms.
B)
Add 9x to both sides of the equation
0)
Subtract 72 from both sides of the equation
D)
Subtract 5x from both sides of the equation

User Blueberryfields
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Hi :)

The answer is A

Because 5x and 4x have the same variable, we can add them together

Hope this helps :)
User Josh Smith
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A combine like terms
User Andrea Gottardo
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