Question

What is the first step into solving this equation
3(2x+6)-4x=2(5x-2)+6

Answer 1

Expand everything and combine like terms where will equal x=2

Explanation:

3(2x+6)-4x=2(5x-2)+6

6x+18-4x=10x-4+6

2x+18=10x+2

16=8x

x=2

Answer 2

Distribute.

Explanation:

When solving problems like this, you have to get rid of the parenthesis due to PEMDAS.