Question

Which would not be a step in solving

5x + 15 + 2x = 24 + 4x?

A. Collect variable terms on one side.

B. Isolate the variable.

C. Collect like terms.

D. Use the distributive property.

ANSWER: D (Use the distributive property)

Answer 1

You would not use D, the distributive property, because there are no parenthesis.

Answer 2

Explanation:

D because there in to parenthesis so you're correct.