Question 1 (2 points)

Question

Solve the equation filling in the steps (do not use any spaces): 2(x - 3) + 21 = -3

Step 1: Distribute to get

Step 2: Combine like terms to get

Step 3:

Step 4:

Answer 1

Step 1: 2x - 6 + 21 = -3; Step 2: 2x + 15 = -3; Step 3: 2x = -18; Step 4: x = -9