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What is the first step to solve the following equation? −6x+5=3x−12
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The first step to solve the equation \(-6x + 5 = 3x - 12\) is to isolate the variable \(x\) on one side of the equation. You can start by getting all the \(x\) terms on one side of the equation.
A common approach is to add \(6x\) to both sides of the equation to eliminate the \(-6x\) on the left side:
\[
-6x + 5 + 6x = 3x - 12 + 6x
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
5 = 9x - 12
\]
Now you can continue solving for \(x\).
A common approach is to add \(6x\) to both sides of the equation to eliminate the \(-6x\) on the left side:
\[
-6x + 5 + 6x = 3x - 12 + 6x
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
5 = 9x - 12
\]
Now you can continue solving for \(x\).
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