The steps below show the incomplete solution to find the value of x for the equation5x − 2x − 3 = −2 + 17:Step 1: 5x − 2x − 3 = −2 + 17Step 2: 5x − 2x − 3 = 15Step 3: 3x − 3 = 15Which of these is most likely the next step?3x = 53x = 123x = 183x = 45
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The next step is most likely the following: 3x = 18
This is because you add up 3 on both sides on the equation.