Which is a reasonable first step that can be used to solve the equation 2(x + 6) = 3(x - 4) + 5? a Apply the subtraction propert

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Which is a reasonable first step that can be used to solve the equation 2(x + 6) = 3(x - 4) + 5? a Apply the subtraction propert

y of equality to move the 6 from the left side of the equation to the right side. b Combine like terms, 3 and 5, on the right side of the equation. c Distribute 2 to x on the left side of the equation and 3 to x on the right of the equation. d Distribute 2 to (x + 6) and 3 to (x - 4)

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lana [24] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-06T08:56:19+03:00

lana [24]2 years ago

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Answer:

The answer is D, to distribute 2 to (x + 6) and 3 to (x - 4)

Step-by-step explanation:

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Lady bird [3.3K] · Answer 2 · 2022-02-06T07:13:43+03:00

Lady bird [3.3K]2 years ago

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Answer:

D. Distribute 2 to (x + 6) and 3 to (x - 4)

Step-by-step explanation:

2(x + 6) = 3(x - 4) + 5

When solving this equation, you would first need to distribute the 2 and the 3, like so:

2x + 12 = 3x - 12 + 5