Question

Which is a reasonable first step that can be used to solve the equation 4x+3(x+2) = 5(2x-3)?

Distribute the 3 to x + 2, and distribute the 5 to (2x - 3).
O Combine 4x and x on the left side of the equation.
Apply the subtraction property of equality to move the 2 from the left to the right side of the equation.
Apply the addition property of equality to move the 3 from the right to the left side of the equation.
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Answer 1

Distribute the 3 to (x + 2), and distribute the 5 to (2x - 3).

Explanation:

Order of operations: You must distribute before you can manipulate any of the terms inside the parentheses.