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

Question

Step 1: Distribute to get_____

Step 2: Combine like terms to get____

Step 3:______

Step 4:_______

Word Bank:
2x-3+21=-3
2x=-18
2x+18=-3
2x-6+21=-3
2x=-21
x=-9
2x+15=-3
x=24
x=-21/2
-1x=-24
-1x+21=-3

Answer 1

Step 1: 2x-3+21=-3; Step 2: 2x+18=-3; Step 3: 2x=-21; Step 4: x=-21/2