Which is a reasonable first step that can be used to solve the equation 2 times open paren x plus 6 close paren is equal to 3 times open paren x minus 4 close paren plus 5 ?
Answer
A
Apply the subtraction property of equality to move the 6 from the left side of the equation to the right side.
B
Distribute 2 to x on the left side of the equation and 3 to x on the right side of the equation.
C
Combine like terms, 3 and 5 , on the right side of the equation.
D
Distribute 2 to open paren x plus 6 close paren and 3 to open paren x minus 4 close paren .