When solving the following equation, what is a possible first step to solving?

-2m + 3 = 5m + 7

a, divide both sides by x

b, add 5m to both sides

c, add 2m to both sides

d, subtract 2m from both sides

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Mathematics

Jaylon Quinn

8 April, 16:48

When solving the following equation, what is a possible first step to solving?

-2m + 3 = 5m + 7

a, divide both sides by x

b, add 5m to both sides

c, add 2m to both sides

d, subtract 2m from both sides

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Answers (2)

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Finley Cannon · Answer 1

C! So you would combine - 2m to both sides!

Danna Crawford · Answer 2

c, add 2m to both sides

Step-by-step explanation:

-2m + 3 = 5m + 7

Add 2m to both sides

-2m + 2m + 3 = 2m + 5m + 7

3 = 7m + 7

Subtract 7 from both sides

3 - 7 = 7m + 7 - 7

-4 = 7m

Divide both sides by 7

-4/7 = 7m/7

-4/7 = m

m = - 4/7

When solving the following equation, what is a possible first step to solving?-2m + 3 = 5m + 7a, divide both sides by xb, add 5m to both sidesc, add 2m to both sidesd, subtract 2m from both sides

When solving the following equation, what is a possible first step to solving?

-2m + 3 = 5m + 7

a, divide both sides by x

b, add 5m to both sides

c, add 2m to both sides

d, subtract 2m from both sides