Question

3x+5=2x+7
What should I do FIRST to Isolate the variable?

1.Subtract 2x from both sides
2.Subtract 2 from both sides
3.Add 2 to both sides

Answer 1

one possible first step you might consider is number 1

Answer 2

1.Subtract 2x from both sides

Answer 3

dress it in knee length argyle socks

Answer 4

what? lol

Answer 5

maybe when i get old i will understand your metaphors

Answer 6

:) just memories from my youth.

Answer 7

As long as the knee length socks do not have garters on them. Ugh.

Answer 8

1,2, and 3 are all viable options, there is no "better" option in math