Question

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The steps below show the incomplete solution to find the value of x for the equation
5x − 2x − 3 = −2 + 15:

Step 1: 5x − 2x − 3 = −2 + 15
Step 2: 5x − 2x − 3 = 13
Step 3: 3x − 3 = 13

Which of these is most likely the next step?

3x = 16
3x = 10
3x = 39
3x = 3

Answer 1

After

3x - 3 = 13

we'd add 3 to both sides and get

3x = 16

Answer: first choice

Answer 2

Next step is
3x=16
Because you're doubling the answer