Question

Examine the first two steps for solving this equation. 3x - 6(5x 3) = 9x 6 1. distribute: 3x - 30x - 18 = 9x 6 2. combine like terms: -27x - 18 = 9x 6 what could be the coefficient of x once the variable term is isolated on one side of the equation? check all that apply. –36 –27 –24 24 27 36

Answer 1

A. -36

F. 36

Explanation:

Answer 2

-36 and 36

Explanation:

moving the 9x to the left it changes to -9x and that plus -27x is -36x

-27-9 = -36

moving -27x to the right it changes to 27x so that plus 9x is 36x

27+9 = 36