Find the first step in solving the equation. 4 (x - 2) + 2x = 30

you always do the equation in the parentheses first

Step-by-step explanation:

Isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable.

Exact Form:

x = 19 / 3

Decimal Form:

x = 6. 3

Mixed Number Form:

x = 6 / 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute the 4 Add like terms (If they're on the same side) Do the opposite operation to get the - 8 with the 30 Divide