Of the following options, what could be possible first step in solving the equation 3x-1=2x+4

Question

The answers

1.combining like terms,3x+2x=5x

2.subtracting 1 from both sides of the equation

3.subtracting 2x From both sides of the equation

4.adding 4 to both sides of the equation

Answer 1

1. Add 1 on both sides of the equation to eliminate 1 from the right side: 3x-1+1=2x+4+1 or 3x=2x+5
2. Subtract 2x from both side of the equation to eliminate 2x from the right side of the equation: 3x-2x=2x+5-2x or 3x-2x=5
3. Combine like term in the left side of the equation: x=5
4. Solution is x=5.
5. Check your solution: 3•5-1=2•5+4 or 14=14 True