3/4 (8x - 5) = 1/2 (4 - 2x). 3(8x - 5) = 2 (4 - 2x). Which is the best next step(s) to solving the equation?

Question

3/4 (8x - 5) = 1/2 (4 - 2x). 3(8x - 5) = 2 (4 - 2x). Which is the best next step(s) to solving the equation?

A. Combine the X terms on each side of the equation.
B. distribute the 3 and 2 to the terms within the parentheses.
C. Add 5 to both sides of the equation.
D. Subtract 4 from both sides of the equation.

Answer 1

3/4 (8x - 5) = 1/2 (4 - 2x). 3(8x - 5) = 2 (4 - 2x). Which is the best next step(s) to solving the equation?

The best next step to solving the equation is B. distribute the 3 and 2 to the terms within the parentheses. This will result in: 24x - 15 = 8 - 4x.