Drag each equation to show if it could be a correct first step to solving the equation 2(x + 7) = 36.

11=x

Step-by-step explanation:

1) distribute the "2"

2x+14=36

2) subtract 14 on both sides

2x+14=36-14

2x=22

3) divide by 2 on both sides

2x/2=22/2

x=11

hope this helps

x = 11

Step-by-step explanation:

the  first step to solving the equation 2(x + 7) = 36 is by applying the BODMAS rule, which is

Bbracket open

O of

D division

M multiplication

A addition

S subtraction

we are going to apply the first  which is Bracket open

2(x + 7) = 36

2x + 14 = 36

2x = 36 - 14

2x = 22

divide both sides by the coefficient of x which is 2

2x/2 = 22/2

x = 11

to check if your answer is correct put the value of x into the question and see if the Left hand side = right hand side

2(x + 7) = 36

2(11 + 7) =36

22 + 14 = 36

36= 36proved