Question

Which describes the process that could be used as the first step in solving this equation? 6x = 4 + 5(x + 8) A) Combine like terms by adding 4 + 5. B) Use distributive property to multiply 5(x + 8). C) Use division property of equality to divide both sides of the equation by 6. D) Use subtraction property of equality to subtract 6x from both sides of the equation.

Answer 1

Answer:

The process that could be used as the first step in solving the equation 6x = 4 + 5(x + 8) is:

B) Use distributive property to multiply 5(x + 8).

Step-by-step explanation:

We have to determine the first step in solving the equation:

6x = 4 + 5(x + 8)

using distribution property, we get

6x= 4+5x+40

and now we can simply solve by taking the terms of x on one side and constant terms on other

Hence, the process that could be used as the first step in solving the equation 6x = 4 + 5(x + 8) is:

B) Use distributive property to multiply 5(x + 8).

Answer 2

Answer:

It is B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The first step  would be to use the Distributive Property  to multiply  5(x + 8).

So the second line would be: 6x = 4 + 5x + 40.