Question 2 unsaved 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? question 2 options: add -8 and -60. add 6x to 54x. add -60 and 36. subtract 60 from both sides.

The correct option is C) Add -60 and 36.

Step-by-step explanation:

Consider the provided equation.

Step 1: Use the distributive property:

Step 2: Now simplify as shown:

Step 3: Add -60 and 36.

Now consider the provided option and compare the above steps with the provided option.

By the comparison it can be concluded that option C) Add -60 and 36 is the correct option.

Note: Add 6x to 54x is wrong because it should be add -6x to 54x.

Hence, the correct option is C) Add -60 and 36.

for ex: the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3. it is the opposite.

reciprocal definition:

a mathematical expression or function so related to another that their product is one; the quantity obtained by dividing the number one by a given quantity.