Question

Which is a reasonable first step that can be used to solve the equation 2(x + 6) = 3(x - 4) + 5?

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Distribute 2 to x on the left side of the equation and 3 to x on the right of the equation.
Distribute 2 to (x + 6) and 3 to (x - 4)
Combine like terms, 3 and 5, on the right side of the fequation.
Apply the subtraction property of equality to move the 6 from the left side of the equation to the right side.
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Answer 1

Distribute 2 to (x + 6) and 3 to (x - 4)

Explanation:

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

The first step is to distribute on both sides

2x+12 = 3x-4 +5

We have to distribute to all terms inside the parentheses