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