Question

Julie started solving the equation 3x=4+2(3−x). which is a correct next step?

Answer 1

Hi there! You'll need PEMDAS for this equation.

First, use the distributive property of multiplication.

2(3 - x) = 6 - 2x

Now, add like terms.

4 + 6 - 2x = 10 - 2x

Okay, now put all like terms on each side of the equation.

3x + 2x = 10

5x = 10

Now divide!

5x/5 = 10/5

x = 2

There you go :)

Answer 2

Distribute 2 inside the parenthesis

Explanation:

Julie started solving the equation

3x=4+2(3−x)

To simplify any expression we use order of opeation PEMDAS

Always start simplifying the parenthesis

To remove parenthesis we apply distributive property

Distribute 2 inside th4e parenthesis

3x=4+2(3−x)

3x=4+6-2x

So next step is distributing 2 inside the parenthesis

3x=4+6-2x