Question

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?
add -9
add -5
add -2x

Answer 1

Can you write out the equation following the instruction " 3x is added to the equation first" ?

Answer 2

What they really mean is 3x is added TO BOTH SIDES of the equation first.

Answer 3

5-3x=2x+9
5=5x+9
-4=5x
-4/5=x

Answer 4

sodukogirl...hold off until we get a response pleae. and read the code of conduct for the website.

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

3x=

Answer 7

*3x+

Answer 8

5 - 3x = 2x + 9
+ 3x +3x
5 = 5x + 9 :...................That's what we get after adding 3x to both sides

Answer 9

alright

Answer 10

We trying to get the x alone on the right side. We need to get rid of that 9 and 5 on the right side so that x will be alone. Which one do I get rid of first? And how do I get rid of it?

Answer 11

9 add a -9 to both sides

Answer 12

Bingo! Good job.

Answer 13

cool

Answer 14

how old r u