What is the first step to solving the equation 3 (6+x) = 24

1. Distribute the 3

Step-by-step explanation:

3 (6+x) = 24

You can do one of two things

1. Distribute the 3

3*6+3x=24

Or

you can divide each side by 3

The only reason it is a good choice to divide each side by 3 is that 24 is divisible by 3

3 (6+x) / 3=24/3

6+x = 8

Either answer is an acceptable 1st step