Question

Which is reasonable first step that can be used to solve the equation 2(x+6)=3(x+4)+5?

Answer 1

The Answer is B

Explanation:

Distribute 2 to (x + 6) and 3 to (x – 4).

Answer 2

For this case we have the following equation:

`2(x+6)=3(x+4)+5`
To solve the problem, we must follow the following steps:

1) distributive property of 2 for x + 6 and 3 for x-4

2) Combine similar terms: variables with variables and constants with constants.

3) Clear the value of x.

Therefore, the first step is:
Distributive property.

Answer:
A reasonable first step that can be used to solve the equation is:
Distribute 2 to (x+6) and 3 to (x-4)