2 (x + 7) + 3x = 12

The first step in solving this equation for x uses the ___ Property.

A) Identity

B) Associative

C) Commutative

D) Distributive

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Carmelo

17 August, 07:01

2 (x + 7) + 3x = 12

The first step in solving this equation for x uses the ___ Property.

A) Identity

B) Associative

C) Commutative

D) Distributive

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Presley Woodard · Answer 1

D) Distributive

Step-by-step explanation:

2 (x + 7) + 3x = 12

You need to put the equation in its simplest form.

That is why you need to distribute first.

Outcome:

2x + 14 + 3x = 12

Haylie Kane · Answer 2

I think it's D bc u going to have to distribute the 2.

2 (x + 7) + 3x = 12The first step in solving this equation for x uses the ___ Property.A) IdentityB) AssociativeC) CommutativeD) Distributive

2 (x + 7) + 3x = 12

The first step in solving this equation for x uses the ___ Property.

A) Identity

B) Associative

C) Commutative

D) Distributive