Question

2(x + 7) + 3x = 12

What is the first step in solving this equation for x?
A) 2x + 14 + 3x = 12
B) 2x + 7 + 3x = 12
C) 2x + 14 = 9
D) 5x = -2

Answer 1

Answer: the answer is A

2x+14+3x=12

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The first step in solving the equation 2(x+7)+3x=12 is removing the brackets. That is option A => 2x +14 + 3x = 12