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Question: Which of the following choices is the first step in solving the equation - 2x = - 32 + 19x?


A ) Add - 2x on both sides
B ) Multiply 2 on both sides
C ) Subtract 19x on both sides
D ) None of the above

Steps to derive

1 - 2x = - 32 + 19x
 [Original equation.]

2 To have the like terms on one side, first we have to subtract 19x from each side or add 2x on each side.



Hence the right answer is Option C

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