2 step equations with and without distributive property

Simplify then Solve.

3(2x + 7) = 45

• x = 4

• x = 6

• x = 2

• x = 8

Simplify then Solve.

2(5b - 3) = 24

• b = 5

• b = 6

• b = 4

• b = 3

-8(6+2x)=-32

x=

15 = 2a + 7

• 2
• 4
• 12
• 14

What is the first step to solve this equation:
11 - 3x = 44

• Add 3 to both sides
• Subtract 11 from both sides
• Add 11 to both sides
• Divide 3 on both sides.

The steps in solving 5b - 6 = 24 are: 

• Add 6 to both sides and divide both sides by 5
• Add 6 to both sides and multiply both sides by 5
• Subtract 6 from both sides then multiply both sides by 5
• Subtract 6 from both sides then divide both sides by 5