Question

What is the first step in solving the equation? 2(3k + 1) = 4k + 32

Answer 1

Use the distributive Law on the left side of the equation.

Explanation:

The first step is to distribute the 2 over the parentheses:

2(3k + 1) = 4k + 32 Distributing:

2*3k + 2*1 = 4k + 3

6k + 2 = 4k + 3

2k = 1

k = 1/2.

Answer 2

The first step is to expand it to get rid of brackets .

Explanation:

The first step, you have to eliminate brackets by expanding :

`2(3k + 1) = 4k + 32`

`2(3k) + 2(1) = 4k + 32`

`6k + 2 = 4k + 32`

Next you have to collect like terms by making the same variable to one side and lastly, solve it :

`6k - 4k = 32 - 2`

`2k = 30`

`k = 30 / 2`

`k = 15`