Of the following options, what could be a possible first step in solving the equation −7x − 5 = x + 3? adding 7x to both sides of the equation subtracting 5 from both sides of the equation adding x to both sides of the equation combining like terms, −7x + x = − 6x

add 7x to both of the sides

infinitely many solutions

step-by-step explanation:

we have been given the equation;

2(2x + 3) = -4 + 2(2x + 5)

we need to determine the value of x.

2(2x + 3), we expand this expression to obtain 4x + 6

similarly 2(2x + 5) will become 4x + 10

now we have;

4x + 6 = -4 + 4x + 10

4x + 6 = 4x + 10 - 4

4x + 6 = 4x + 6

the expression on the left hand side is identical to the one on the right hand side. therefore, we are looking at just a single straight line whose equation is;

y = 4x + 6

consequently, we shall have infinitely many solutions

bull

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