Jerry is solving the equation 6 (9x-10) + 2 (18-3x) = -8.

Step1: 6 (9x) + 6 (-10) + 2 (18) + 2 (-3x) = -8

Step2: 54x-60+36-6x=-8

Which statement best describes the next step that Jerry can use to solve this equation?

Question 2 options:

Subtract 60 from both sides.

Add - 60 and 36.

Add 6x to 54x.

Add - 8 and - 60.

Add - 60 and 36.

Step-by-step explanation:

6 (9x - 10) + 2 (18 - 3x) = - 8

use the distributive property a (b + c) = ab + ac

6 (9x) + 6 (-10) + 2 (18) + 2 (-3x) = - 8

54x - 60 + 36 - 6x = - 8 combine like terms

(54x - 6x) + (-60 + 36) = - 8 Answer: Add - 60 and 36

48x - 24 = - 8 add 24 to both sides

48x = 16 divide both sides by 48

x = 16/48

x = 1/3