Question

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

Answer 1

x=2

Explanation:

3(6+x)=24

Divide both sides by 3.

6+x=24/3

Divide 24 by 3 to get 8.

6+x=8

Subtract 6 from both sides.

x=8−6

Subtract 6 from 8 to get 2.

x=2

Answer 2

Use the distributive property.

3(6 + x) = 24

18 + 3x = 24

3x = 6

x = 2