You are given this equation: 2(6x + 6)= 3(x – 4) + 5. What is the first step in solving for x? Why?

The first first in solving for x is do the distributive property to the left and right of the eqaution.  Distribute 2 with 6x and 6.  Distribute 3 with x and -4.

Step-by-step explanation:

PEMDAS states that you do things in the parenthesis first.

it's equivalent, so we can say that its equal.

let's call the denominator x and the numerador is 18 less then denominator, x - 18.

multiply

2.x = 5.(x - 18)

2x = 5x - 90

90 = 5x - 2x

90 = 3x

x = 90/3

x = 30

so:

the least value out of the data shown is 5, maybe if you post a picture with it i could a little more.

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