Solving Multistep Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Question 1

What is the first step in solving this equation?3(2x + 6) – 4x = 2(5x – 2) + 6

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Use the distributive property on each side of the equation.

Question 2

Step 2: subtraction property of equalitydivision property of equalitydistributive property✔ combining like terms

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✔ combining like terms

Question 3

Step 3: ✔ addition property of equalitydivision property of equalitydistributive propertycombining like terms

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ addition property of equality

Question 4

Step 4: ✔ subtraction property of equalitymultiplication property of equalitydistributive propertycombining like terms

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ subtraction property of equality

Question 5

Step 5: addition property of equality✔ division property of equalitydistributive propertycombining like terms

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ division property of equality

Solving Multistep Equations with Variables on Both Sides Answers