Examine the first two steps for solving this equation. 3x - 6(5x 3) = 9x 6 1. distribute: 3x - 30x - 18 = 9x 6 2. combine like terms: -27x - 18 = 9x 6 what could be the coefficient of x once the variable term is isolated on one side of the equation? check all that apply. –36 –27 –24 24 27 36