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