Question

What is the first step in solving this equation? 3(2x + 6) – 4x = 2(5x – 2) + 6?

Answer 1

Use the distributive property on each side of the equation.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Distribute the numbers in the parenthesis on both sides.

3(2x + 6) – 4x = 2(5x – 2) + 6 ->
6x + 18 - 4x = 10x - 4 + 6