Identify the optimal first step to solve the following equation. The operation is
intended to be used on both sides of the equation.
\[
3x + 2 = -5x + 1
\]
Identify the optimal first step to solve the following equation. The operation is
intended to be used on both sides of the equation.
\[
x + \frac{x}
{6} = \frac{x}
{15} + 1
\]