Question

What should be the first step to solve the equation?

2x + 9(x – 1) = 8(2x + 2) – 5
Combine like terms on each side of the equation.
Use the distributive property on each side of the equation.
Use the subtraction property of equality to subtract 5 from each side of the equation.
Use the addition property of equality to add 2x to each side of the equation.

Answer 1

Answer: B

(Use the distributive property on each side of the equation.)

Explanation:

Answer 2

You would use the distributive property on each side of the equation