Question

Drag each equation to show if it could be a correct first step to solving the equation 3(6 + x) = 24.

Answer 1

The first step is 3x+18=24 to solve the 3(6 + x) = 24 equation.

Given equation is 3(6 + x) = 24.

Rearrange terms

3(x+6)=24

Distribute

3x+18=24

Add/subtract to both sides

3x+18−18=24−18

Simplify

3x=6

Divide both sides of the equation by the same factor

3 / 3x = 3 / 6

​Simplify

x=2