What is the value of x in the equation 3(2x + 4) = –6? (4 points)


–3

1

12

19
3.
The steps below show the incomplete solution to find the value of x for the equation

5x –2x –3 = –2 + 15:

Step 1: 5x –2x –3 = –2 + 15

Step 2: 5x –2x –3 = 13

Step 3: 3x –3 = 13

Which of these is most likely the next step? (4 points)


3x = 16

3x = 10

3x = 39

3x = 3