why is the first step when solving 2x-15-4x=3 to combine like terms?
a n s w e r s :
A. Because there are like terms (The variables) on the same side of the equation
B. Because there are like terms (the constants) on the same side of the equation
C. Because there are like terms (The variables) on opposite sides of the equation
D. Because there are like terms (the constants) on opposite sides of the equation.
A. Because there are like terms (The variables) on the same side of the equation
In order to simplify the equation and make it easier to solve, it is important to combine the variables (like terms) together before moving on to further steps.