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

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O Combine like terms, 3 and 5, on the right side of the equation
O Distribute 2 to (x + 6) and 3 to (x-4)
O Distribute 2 to x on the left side of the equation and 3 to x on the right side of the equation
O Apply the subtraction property of equality to move the 6 from the left side of the equation to the right side
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Explanation:

I can confirm it is b on edge

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The correct answer is:
Distribute 2 to (x+6) and 3 to (x-4)
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