Question

Find the first step in solving the equation. 4(x - 2) + 2x = 30

Answer 1

you always do the equation in the parentheses first

Explanation:

Isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable.

Exact Form:

x = 19 /3

Decimal Form:

x = 6. 3

Mixed Number Form:

x = 6 /3

Answer 2

Explanation:

1. Distribute the 4
2. Add like terms(If they're on the same side)
3. Do the opposite operation to get the -8 with the 30
4. Divide