What is the first step in solving 4(x + 2) = 10 + x?
A. Distribute by multiplying 4 to the terms in the parentheses.
B. Multiply by 4 on both sides.
C. Subtract 2 on both sides.
D. Subtract x on both sides.

Question

What is the first step in solving 4(x + 2) = 10 + x?
	A.	Distribute by multiplying 4 to the terms in the parentheses.
	B.	Multiply by 4 on both sides.
	C.	Subtract 2 on both sides.
	D.	Subtract x on both sides.

lgbasallote · Answer

hmmm.. hint...

P - paarenthesis
E - exponent
M - multiplication
D - division
A - addition
S - subtraction

that is the order you must do things in math