SOLUTION: I can not figure out the next step can someone help (x+3)*4+(x-3)*3=-5x 4x+12+3x-9=-5x 7x-3=-5x

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Question 227144: I can not figure out the next step can someone help
(x+3)*4+(x-3)*3=-5x
4x+12+3x-9=-5x
7x-3=-5x
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Add 5x to both sides. Then add 3 to both sides. Then divide both sides by the resulting coefficient on x.


John