What is the correct first step to solve the equation −3x−13=14

for x?(1 point)
Responses

Subtract 13 from both sides of the equation.

Add 3 to both sides of the equation.

Divide both sides of the equation by -3.

Add 13 to both sides of the equation.

1 answer

To solve the equation \(-3x - 13 = 14\) for \(x\), the correct first step is to add 13 to both sides of the equation.

This will help isolate the term involving \(x\).

So, the correct response is:

Add 13 to both sides of the equation.

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