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