The first step in solving for x in the equation -12x - 5 = 29 is to add 5 to both sides.
-12x - 5 + 5 = 29 + 5
-12x = 34
The second step is to divide by -12 on both sides.
-12x / -12 = 34 / -12
x = -34/12
x = -17/6 or approximately -2.83
What is the first and second steps in solving for x
-12x - 5 = 29
Add 5 to both sides, then divide by +12 on both sides
Add 5 to both sides, then divide by -12 on both sides
Add 5 to both sides, then add 12 on both sides
Add 5 to both sides, then divide by -12x on both sides
Add 5 to both sides, then add +12x to both sides
Subtract 5 from both sides, then divide by -12 on both sides
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