Question

Which equation represents the second step of the solution process?

Step 1: $4\left(2x+7\right)-6=3x$

Step 2: _________________

Step 3: $5x+28-6=0$

Step 4: $5x=-22$

Step 5: $x=-4.4$

1. $4\left(2x-6\right)+7=3x$
2. $4\left(2x+1\right)=3x$
   
3. $8x+7-6=3x$
   
4. $8x+28-6=3x$
   

Short answer

The option D.$8x+28-6=3x$ is correct

Step-by-step solution

Step-1. Write down the given steps of statement.

The given expression is:

Step-2. Solve the given expression.

The given expression can be solved as:

$\begin{array}{l}4\left(2x+7\right)-6=3x\\ 8x+28-6=3x\\ 5x+28-6=0\\ 5x=-22\\ x=-4.4\end{array}$

Step-3. Conclusion from the statement.

The option D.$8x+28-6=3x$ is correct.