If the first step in the solution of the equation - x + 6 = 5 - 3x is "subtract 5," then what should the next step be?

add x

add 3x

subtract 6

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10 February, 01:32

If the first step in the solution of the equation - x + 6 = 5 - 3x is "subtract 5," then what should the next step be?

add x

add 3x

subtract 6

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Mikaela Byrd · Answer 1

I would have to say that the next step would be to add the x so that way you are able to have your number on one side and your x variable on the other.

If the first step in the solution of the equation - x + 6 = 5 - 3x is "subtract 5," then what should the next step be?add xadd 3xsubtract 6

If the first step in the solution of the equation - x + 6 = 5 - 3x is "subtract 5," then what should the next step be?

add x

add 3x

subtract 6