Question

Can an equation with the variable inside grouping symbols be written as a two step equation

Answer 1

Yes

Explanation:

Answer 2

yes

Explanation:

In general, a linear equation with a variable anywhere can be written as a 2-step equation. (It may take several steps to get there.)

Example 1:

2(3x +3) = 18 . . . original equation with variable in parentheses

6x +6 = 18 . . . . . 2-step equivalent

Example 2:

4(x -9) +6 = 3(2x +17) . . . original equation

4x -36 +6 = 6x +51

-30 = 2x +51 . . . . . . 2-step equivalent