3(x + 4) + 2 = 2 + 5(x – 4) what is the fifth step in solving this equation.

A.combine like terms
B.distributive property
C.divion property of equality
D.subtraction property of equality

Respuesta :

3(x+4)+2= 2+5(x-4)

3x+12+2= 2+ 5x-20

3x+14= 5x-18

3x+14-14= 5x-18-14

3x= 5x-32

3x-5x = 5x-32-5x

-2x= -32

-2x/ -2= -32/-2

x= 16

So answer A combine