The steps below show the incomplete solution to find the value of x for the equation 5x − 2x − 3 = −2 + 9:

Step 1: 5x − 2x − 3 = −2 + 9
Step 2: 5x − 2x − 3 = 7
Step 3: 3x − 3 = 7

Which of these is most likely the next step? (4 points)

a
3x = 16

b
3x = 10

c
3x = 39

d
3x = 3

c.

Step-by-step explanation:

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15

step-by-step explanation:

3

step-by-step explanation:

in standard form:

a= dictionaries

b= maps

you have to buy 3 dictionaries, so put a 3 next to the a (dictionaries) so that you can multiply them by each other.

a3+b= 60 (the amount of money you have)

we already know the cost of a=15 so replace a with $15

($15 x 3)+b=60

multiply 15 and 3 to get $45 and replace it with $45

45+b=60

and then replace b with 15 to get the total:

45+15=60

that means you have $15 left after buying 3 dictionaries.

15 divided by the cost of a map ($5) equals 3.

so you can buy 3 maps.

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