What should be the first step to solve the equation? 2x + 9(x – 1) = 8(2x + 2) – 5 Combine like terms on each side of the equati
on. Use the distributive property on each side of the equation. Use the subtraction property of equality to subtract 5 from each side of the equation. Use the addition property of equality to add 2x to each side of the equation.
Assign an identifying variable to the quantity to be found. Write a sentence stating conditions placed on the quantity. Solve the sentence for the variable.
