PLEASE HELP 1.In the solution of the equation 5 + 3x = -2x + 9, 2x is added to the equation first. Which of the following should be done next? A.add -9 B.add -5 C.add -3x

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Barq · Answer 1 · 2020-06-07T17:34:24+0000

Answer:

B. add -5

Explanation:

5 + 3x = 9 - 2x

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

5 + 5x = 9

The next step would be to subtract 5, to isolate the variable

5 + 5x + (-5) = 9 + (-5)

This would give you the x on one side, and coeficcient on the other

5x = 5

x = 1