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Jerry is solving the equation 6(9x−10)+2(18−3x)=−8

Step1: 6(9x)+6(−10)+2(18)+2(−3x)=−8

Step2: 54x−60+36−6x=−8

Which statement best describes the next step that Jerry can use to solve this equation?

Answer 1

$54x - 60 + 36 - 6x = -8\\\\54x +\underbrace{(- 60 + 36)}_{+} - 6x = -8$

Add -60 and 36