Question

Which is a reasonable first step that can be used to solve the equation 2(x + 6) = 3(x - 4) + 5?

Combine like terms, 3 and 5, on the right side of the equation.
Distribute 2 to x on the left side of the equation and 3 to x on the right of the equation.
Distribute 2 to (x + 6) and 3 to (X - 4)
Apply the subtraction property of equality to move the 6 from the left side of the equation to the right side.​

Answer 1

Distribute 2 to (x+6) and 3 to (x-4)

Explanation:

The first thing you need to do when solving an equation with parenthesis is to always simplify the expression first before solving. This makes it easier to solve the equation.