Question

Which would not be a step in solving 18=2(4+x)?

Answer 1

Answer:

B) Collect variables terms on one side.

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, the given equation is,

$18=2(4+x)$

By Distributive property in right side,

$18=8+2x$

Subtracting 8 on both sides, ( Isolating variable x )

$18-8 = 8 + 2x-8$

Collect like terms,

$10=2x$

Dividing both sides by 2 ( Isolating variable x )

$5 = x$

Which is the solution of the given equation,

Hence, by the above explanation it is clear that we used all options except option B.

⇒ Option B would not be a step in solving 18=2(4+x).

Answer 2

B because there is only one variable in the equation.