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

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Question 1023916: In the solution of the equation 5 - 3x = 2x + 9, 3x is added to the equation first. Which of the following should be done next?

Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, MathLover1:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
5 - 3x = 2x + 9
I. 3x is added to both sides of the EQ
5 = 5x + 9
II. NEXT Add -9 to both sides of the EQ ****
-4 = 5x
Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
, if is added to the both sides of the equation, we have
........simplify

if is added to the both sides of the equation, we have
........simplify

....... both sides of the equation divide by





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