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