Question

Drag each equation to show if it could be a correct first step to solving the equation 3(6+x)=24.

Answer 1

2x

Explanation:

Answer 2

2

Explanation:

3(6+x)=24

18+3x=24

3×=24-18

×=3/6

×=2

checking:

substitute

3(6+2)

3×8=24