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Which is a reasonable first step that can be used to solve the equation 2(x+6) = 3(x-4) +5? O Combine like terms, 3 and 5, on the right side of the equation. O Distribute 2 to (x + 6) and 3 to (x – 4). O Distribute 2 to x on the left side of the equation and 3 to x on the right side of the equation. O Apply the subtraction property of equality to move the 6 from the left side of the equation to the right side. Save and Exit Mark this and return Next Submit​

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Answer:

Distribute 2 to (x + 6) and 3 to (x – 4).

Explanation:

While solving for:

2(x+6) = 3(x-4) + 5

Firstly, we need to open the parenthesis. For this, we've to distribute 2 to (x+6) and 3 to (x-4).


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