When solving the equation 3x + 9 = 17x - 11, the first step is to?

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Emmanuel Njorodongo · Answer 1 · 2021-01-27T19:57:15+0000

Explanation:

The first step is to move the like terms to same side of equation

3x + 9 = 17x - 11 ➡ 9 + 11 = 17x - 3x

then we add like terms

20 = 14x simplify if needed

10 = 7x and x = 10/7