Question

Solve the equation by filling in the steps: 2(x−3)+21=−3
(4 points)
Step 1: Distribute to get

Step 2: Combine like terms to get

Step 3: Use
to get 2x=−18
Step 4: Use
to get x=−9

Answer 1

Look at the steps for solving the equation and choose a true statement.

3x−9x+1=2(−3x+1)−1
−6x+1=−6x+2−1
−6x+1=−6x+1
(1 point)

Answer 2

Step 1: Distribute to get 2x - 6 + 21 = -3
Step 2: Combine like terms to get 2x + 15 = -3
Step 3: Use subtraction to get 2x = -18
Step 4: Use division to get x = -9

Answer 3

The true statement is: -6x + 1 = -6x + 1