Question

What is the first step you should take to solve this equation:
3 (x − 2) = 2x + 7

Answer 1

Distribute the 3 on the left hand side

Explanation:

3 (x − 2) = 2x + 7

Distribute the 3 on the left hand side

3x -6 = 2x +7

Then subtract 2x from each side