Question

In finding the solution of the equation 5 - 3x = 2x + 9, 3x is added to both sides of the equation first. Which of the following should be done next? A. add -9 B. add -5 C. add -2x

Answer 1

i believe the answer is C. add 2x

Answer 2

C should be next

Explanation:

Ok after you add 3x to both side you should get this:

5=5x+9

It makes since o subtract 9 from both sides at least for me.

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