Order the steps for solving the equation:

Question

2x - 5 = 3(4x + 5)

Distributive Property; 2x - 5 = 12x + 15

Subtract 2x; -5 = 10x + 15

Subtract 15; -20 = 10x

Divide by 10; -2 = x

Answer 1

1. Distributive Property; 2x - 5 = 12x + 15
2. Subtract 2x; -5 = 10x + 15
3. Subtract 15; -20 = 10x
4. Divide by 10; -2 = x