Question

Ronald started solving the equation −2(2x−4)+3=6x+1.

Which is a correct next step?

Answer 1

distribute bud

Explanation:

distribute throught the parethesis first

Answer 2

x = 1

Explanation:

-2(2x - 4) + 3 = 6x + 1

~Distribute left side

-4x + 8 + 3 = 6x + 1

~Simplify left side

-4x + 11 = 6x + 1

~Subtract 11 to both sides

-4x = 6x - 10

~Subtract 6x to both sides

-10x = -10

~Divide -10 to both sides

x = 1

Best of Luck!