Question

The first step in solving 3+7(x-5)=2x+16 is to

Answer 1

Multiply out the things in the brackets.

3+7(x+5)=2x+16

3+7x+35=2x+16

Bring the x's over to one side and the numbers to the other side.

7x-2x=16-35-3

5x= -22

Answer 2

Kiwihelp pretty much is correct