In the solution of the equation 5 + 3x = -2x + 9, 2 x is added to the equation first. which of the following should be done next

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2 years ago

5

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A . add -9
B . add -5
C . add -3x

1 answer:

wariber [46] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-29T12:05:23+03:00

Hi!

<h3>Let's do the first step (add 2x). </h3>

5 + 3x + 2x = -2x + 2x + 9

<h3>Our goal is to isolate x on one side, so the next step would be to subtract 5 (or add -5).</h3>

5 + -5 + 5x = 9 + -5

<h2>The answer is B. add -5</h2><h3><em>And if you want to finish solving, you would divide by 5 on both sides.</em></h3>

5x/5 = 4/5

x = 0.8

Hope this helps! :)

-Peredhel