Question

(x + 3) + 2x = 42
3x + 3 = 42
How did the first step get to the second one using the distribution property?

Answer 1

multiplied by 1
\(\bf{1*(x+3)+2x=42\\1x+3+2x=42\\3x+3=42}\)

Answer 2

I see! Thank you! What threw me off was the book answer didn't count "Combine Like Terms" as one of the steps. Thank you!

Answer 3

yw ^_^