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30 June, 16:50

Which is a reasonable first step that can be used to solve the equation 2 (x + 6) = 3 (x - 4) + 5? a Combine like terms, 3 and 5, on the right side of the equation. b Distribute 2 to x on the left side of the equation and 3 to x on the right of the equation. c Apply the subtraction property of equality to move the 6 from the left side of the equation to the right side. d Distribute 2 to (x + 6) and 3 to (x - 4)

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  1. 30 June, 16:51
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    Distribute 2 to (x + 6) and 3 to (x - 4)

    Step-by-step explanation:

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

    First we need to distribute the 2 and the 3 to the terms inside the parentheses

    Then we combine like terms

    Then get the variables on one side and the constants on the other
  2. 30 June, 16:54
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    d Distribute 2 to (x + 6) and 3 to (x - 4)

    Step-by-step explanation:

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

    First open the brackets using distributive property

    2x + 12 = 2x - 12 + 5
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