Question

answer two questions about equations a and b: a. \\( 3(x + 2) = 18 \\) b. \\( 3x + 6 = 18 \\) 1) how can we get equation b from equation a? choose 1 answer: a multiply/divide both sides by the same non - zero constant b multiply/divide only one side by a non - zero constant c rewrite one side (or both) by combining like terms d rewrite one side (or both) using the distributive property

Explanation:

Equation A uses parentheses, and applying the distributive property $a(b+c)=ab+ac$ to the left side $3(x+2)$ gives $3x+6$, which transforms it into Equation B. Option D describes this exact action.

Answer:

D. Rewrite one side (or both) using the distributive property