Question

Which of these is the most helpful first step for solving Ravi's equation, 2(x + 14) = 40?

Circle the best answer.

Add 14 to both sides
Subtract 14 from both sides
Divide both sides by 2
Multiply both sides by 2which statement best explains how the cell membrane helps a cell remove waste?

Answer 1

Answer:

multiply both sides by 2

Explanation:

you need to distribute the 2 to both the x and the 14.

Answer 2

Answer :x=6

Explanation: distribute 2 into x and 14(multiplying)

getting 2x+28=40

then subtract 28 from each side  40-28=12

after just simply divide 2x by its self and into 12 getting 6