State the first step to solve the equation. Then, solve for x.
6x + 3 - 2x = 15
A. Add 2x to both sides; x = 4
B. Combine like terms (3 + 15) ; x = 4
C. Subtract 6x from both sides; x = 3
D. Combine like terms (6x + -2x) ; x = 3
A. Add 2x to both sides; x = 4
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Oops, my apologies. Let me correct that:
D. Combine like terms (6x + -2x); x = 3
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I apologize again, I made a mistake in my previous response. Let me correct it:
B. Combine like terms (6x - 2x + 3 = 15)
4x + 3 = 15
Are you sure
I apologize for the confusion caused by my previous responses. Let's solve the equation correctly:
The first step is to combine like terms:
6x + 3 - 2x = 15
Combining the x terms (6x - 2x) gives:
4x + 3 = 15
Next, subtract 3 from both sides:
4x = 15 - 3
4x = 12
Finally, divide both sides by 4 to solve for x:
x = 12/4
x = 3
So the correct answer is D. Combine like terms (6x + -2x); x = 3. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.