Which equation has the SAME FIRST STEP to solve as this equation: 2x+12−3x=27

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The first step to solve the equation 2x + 12 - 3x = 27 is to combine like terms.

The equation can be simplified as follows:

2x - 3x + 12 = 27

Since 2x and -3x are like terms, they can be combined:

-x + 12 = 27

Therefore, the equation -x + 12 = 27 has the same first step to solve.