Question

The steps below show the incomplete solution to find the value of x for the equation
5x − 2x − 3 = −2 + 17:

Step 1: 5x − 2x − 3 = −2 + 17
Step 2: 5x − 2x − 3 = 15
Step 3: 3x − 3 = 15

Which of these is most likely the next step?

3x = 5
3x = 12
3x = 18
3x = 45

Answer 1

3x = 18

Answer 2

Well what do you think it is?

Answer 3

Ah, sorry for the direct answer. ;-;

Answer 4

Do you know how I got the answer? @ksmd13

Answer 5

@hxkage Hahahaha I was just gonna warn you about that I've gotten suspended for giving out direct answers :o

Answer 6

well i do now.. xD I'm not sure how i would figure it out

Answer 7

x=15

Answer 8

x = 15 isn't a choice..

Answer 9

Your trying to get the x by itself

Answer 10

See, you want all the x terms in the left and numbers in the right. And when you bring a number from left to right or right to left, the sign changes. So when -3 goes to the right, it becomes + 3. Got that, buddy? c:

Answer 11

sorry it would be 3x=18 you add 3 to both sides

Answer 12

Oh okay that makes sense ^-^

Answer 13

Glad to help. xD

Answer 14

tysm!

Answer 15

its 3x=18

Answer 16

yeah I think they get that xD @vadasmommy

Answer 17

@mathwizzard3 xDD