Question

Help me i think its add 24 to both sides

Steven is solving the equation 3(8−2x)+40=34. He begins with the following two steps.

Step 1: 3(8)+3(−2x)+40=34

Step 2: 24−6x+40=34

Which of the following is the best next step for Steven to take in solving the equation?

Question 4 options:

Multiply both sides by –6.


Add 24 to both sides.


Add 24 and 34.


Add 24 and 40

Answer 1

It is given in the question that

Steven is solving the equation

`3(8-2x)+40=34`

He begins with the following two steps.

`Step 1: 3(8)+3(-2x)+40=34  Step 2: 24-6x+40=34`

And we have to find , what will be the next step in solving the equation.

First we combine the like terms. And the like terms are 24 and 40. So we have to add 24 and 40. And that will be the next step.

So the correct option is the last option.