Question

Which is a reasonable first step that can be used to solve the equation 2(x + 6) = 3(x - 4) + 5? a Apply the subtraction property of equality to move the 6 from the left side of the equation to the right side. b Combine like terms, 3 and 5, on the right side of the equation. c Distribute 2 to x on the left side of the equation and 3 to x on the right of the equation. d Distribute 2 to (x + 6) and 3 to (x - 4)

Answer 1

The answer is D, to distribute 2 to (x + 6) and 3 to (x - 4)

Explanation:

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Answer 2

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

Explanation:

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

When solving this equation, you would first need to distribute the 2 and the 3, like so:

2x + 12 = 3x - 12 + 5