Question

An equation is shown below:

6(3x − 7) = 2

Which of the following correctly shows the beginning steps to solve this equation? (4 points)

Group of answer choices

Step 1: 9x − 1 = 2
Step 2: 9x = 3

Step 1: 9x − 7 = 2
Step 2: 9x = 9

Step 1: 18x − 7 = 2
Step 2: 18x = 9

Step 1: 18x − 42 = 2
Step 2: 18x = 44

Answer 1

Answer: Its Step 1: 18x − 42 = 2

Step 2: 18x = 44

Explanation:

Only one that makes sense