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  • 04-06-2020
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When solving the equation 3x + 9 = 17x - 11, the first step is to?

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JadaGigi
JadaGigi JadaGigi
  • 04-06-2020
Hi there!

The first step would be to combine like terms.

Hope this helps !
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KurdishPotato
KurdishPotato KurdishPotato
  • 04-06-2020

Step-by-step explanation:

The first step is to move the like terms to same side of equation

3x + 9 = 17x - 11 ➡ 9 + 11 = 17x - 3x

then we add like terms

20 = 14x simplify if needed

10 = 7x and x = 10/7

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