To solve the equation 3x + 2 = 5x, a correct method would be:
1. Start by subtracting 3x from both sides to isolate the variable:
3x + 2 - 3x = 5x - 3x
2 = 2x
2. Divide both sides of the equation by 2 to solve for x:
2/2 = 2x/2
1 = x
The correct method for solving the equation is subtracting 3x from both sides and then dividing by 2.
which of the following statements describes a correct method for solving this equation?
3x + 2 = 5x
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