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Original equation: `-5x+1=3+4x-15` The result of Jamie's first step was `-9x+1=3-15`. Describe the first step Jamie made for the equation.

Original equation: `-5x+1=3+4x-15` The result of Jamie's first step was `-9x+1=3-15`. Describe the first step Jamie made for the equation.
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Original equation: `-5x+1=3+4x-15`

The result of Jamie's first step was `-9x+1=3-15`.



Describe the first step Jamie made for the equation.

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User RobertF
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Answer:

Jamie subtracted 4x from the right-side of the equation.

Explanation:

-5x + 1 = 3 + 4x - 15

-4x - 4x

-9x +1 = 3 - 15

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