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Lloyd solves the equation 24x + 18(x – 2) = 216 for x. Some of his steps are shown.

Step 1: 24+18(x−2)=216
Step 2: 24+18x−36=216
Step 3: 42x−36=216
Step 4: 42x=252


Which of the following statements BEST describes what Lloyd did to get from Step 3 to Step 4?

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Answer:

24+18x-36=216

-12+18x=216

18x=216+12

18x=228

x=228/18

x=30/3

Explanation:

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