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