What is the first step in solving this equation? 3(2x + 6) – 4x = 2(5x

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What is the first step in solving this equation? 3(2x + 6) – 4x = 2(5x – 2) + 6?

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Answer:

Use the distributive property on each side of the equation.

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John Lockwood answered Jun 10, 2019

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Distribute the numbers in the parenthesis on both sides.

3(2x + 6) – 4x = 2(5x – 2) + 6 ->
6x + 18 - 4x = 10x - 4 + 6

Andyrandy answered Jun 12, 2019

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