what is the first step in the equation 2/3x-5=27

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To find the value of x in the equation 2/3x - 5 = 27, the first step is to add 5 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with x.

2/3x - 5 + 5 = 27 + 5

This simplifies to:

2/3x = 32