When solving the following equation, what is a possible first step to solving?

5x − 2 = 3x + 2

a, subtract 5x from both sides
b, add 3x to both sides
c, add 5x to both sides
d, divide both sides by x

Solve for x -2.3(r - 1.2 ) = -9.66 enter you answer as decimal.

What number should be added to the expression x^2+3x+ in order to create a perfect square trinomial? 3/2 3 9/4 9

Sundar used linear combination to solve the system of equations shown. he did so by multiplying the first equation by 5 and the second equation by another number to eliminate the y-terms. what number did sundar multiply the second equation by? 2x+9y=41 3x+5y=36