Of the following options, what could be a possible first step in solving the equation βˆ’7x βˆ’ 5 = x + 3?

Adding 7x to both sides of the equation
Subtracting 5 from both sides of the equation
Adding x to both sides of the equation
Combining like terms, βˆ’7x + x = βˆ’ 6x

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A. Adding 7x to both sides of the equation

And in doing so, you'd start your first step to having "like terms" on "like sides"
by having all "x's" on the right side of your equivalent sign "="
Adding 7x to both sides of the equation