Question

-3x+2-5x-7=4x+2 what is the first step solve this
equation?

Answer 1

Answer: x = -0.58

Explanation:

-3x+2-5x-7=4x+2

First step, collect like terms

-3x -5x-4x = 2-2+7

-12x = 7

x = 7/-12

x = -0.58