Correctly select the steps to solve the given equation.

3x−7−2x+5=6

*Remember to include to optional first step.*

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To solve the equation \(3x - 7 - 2x + 5 = 6\), we can follow these steps:

Optional Step:

  • Combine like terms on the left side of the equation.

Step 1:

  • Combine the \(x\) terms and the constant terms: \(3x - 2x - 7 + 5 = 6\).

Step 2:

  • Simplify to get \(x - 2 = 6\).

Step 3:

  • Add 2 to both sides to solve for \(x\): \(x = 8\).

So, the complete selection of steps would look like this:

Optional Step: Combine like terms on the left side of the equation. Step 1: Combine the \(x\) terms and constants: \(3x - 2x - 7 + 5 = 6\). Step 2: Simplify to \(x - 2 = 6\). Step 3: Add 2 to both sides: \(x = 8\).