2(x + 7) + 3x = 12

Question

What is the first step in solving this equation for x?
Responses
A 2x + 14 + 3x = 122x + 14 + 3x = 12
B 2x + 7 + 3x = 122x + 7 + 3x = 12
C 2x + 14 = 92x + 14 = 9
D 5x = -2 choose 1

Answer 1

B 2x + 7 + 3x = 12