Question

What is the first step in solving this equation?

3(2x + 6) - 4x = 2(5x – 2) + 6
Use the subtraction property of equality to subtract 6 from both sides.
Use the addition property of equality to add 4x to both sides.
Combine the like terms on each side of the equation.
Use the distributive property on each side of the equation.

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Use the distributive property on each side of the equation.

Answer 2

Answer-use distributive property on each side of the equation.