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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If the first step in the solution of the equation -9 + x = 5x - 7 is "subtract x," then what should the next step be? Subtract 5x?

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Nope.

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

The whole idea is to do the same thing to BOTH sides of the equation, to keep it balanced, right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, so it would be add 9?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Or 7?

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Do ONE step at a time and simplify each step before you go to the next step.

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Subtract x from both sides. What do you get?

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