Matching Pairs 2-Step EquationsOnline version practice with equations by Jodie De Sordi 1 x/-3 = -4 2 Distribute 4(x - 9) 3 -12x = 144 4 x + 7 = -12 5 What is the second step step? 4x - 6 = -12 6 Distribute -4(x - 9) 7 x/-5 + 9 = 16 What is the second step? 8 x/-5 + 9 = 16 What is the first step? 9 x - 7 = 12 10 What is the first step? 4x - 6 = -12 -12 Add 6 Divide by 4 on both sides. 4x - 36 Multiply by -5 on both sides. -4x + 36 12 -19 Subtract 9 on both sides. 19