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