Solving Multistep Equations with Variables on Both Sides
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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?

x=9

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute: (2 times x and 2 times 6) (3 times x, 3 times 4, 3 times 5)

becomes: 2x+24=3x-12+15

add twelve to both sides becomes: 2x+24= 3x +15

subract 2x from both sides... becoming: 24=x+15

then subract 15 from both sides leaving: x=9

Distribute constants to the values in the parenthesis

Step-by-step explanation:

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

1. Distribute

2x + 12 = 3x - 12 + 5

2. Isolate variable to one side

subtract 2x from both sides

12 = x - 7

Add 7 to both sides

x = 21

450 is the final answer! : )

the slope of the line is 60

one point on the line is (40,10)

step-by-step explanation:

in the equation outside the parenthesis the equation always tells you the slope. in this case it is 60.

in the parenthesis is also says 40 which is x because it is near the x and 10 is y because it is near y.