Given ⇒ 2 (x - 4) + 6x = 9x - 10

Step 1 ⇒ 2x - 8 + 6x = 9x - 10

Step 2 ⇒ 2x + 6x - 8 = 9x - 10

Step 3 ⇒ 8x - 8 = 9x - 10

Step 4 ⇒ 8x - 8x - 8 = 9x - 8x - 10

Step 5 ⇒ 0 - 8 = x - 10

Step 6 ⇒ - 8 = x - 10

Step 7 ⇒ - 8 + 10 = x - 10 + 10

Step 8 ⇒ 2 = x + 0

Step 9 ⇒ 2 = x

Which step in solving this equation is justified by Combining Like Terms

Question

Aubree Foster

21 August, 02:33

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Ellen Patrick · Answer 1

step 3

Step-by-step explanation:

you combine like terms in step 2, therefore justifying Step 3

(6x + 2x) = 8x