Question

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

Answer 1

x=19

Explanation:

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

2x+2*6=3x-3*4+5

2x+12=3x-12+5

12+12-5=3x-2x

19=x

Answer 2

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

Explanation: