Answer:
B) Collect variables terms on one side.
Step-by-step explanation:
Here, the given equation is,
[tex]18=2(4+x)[/tex]
By Distributive property in right side,
[tex]18=8+2x[/tex]
Subtracting 8 on both sides, ( Isolating variable x )
[tex]18-8 = 8 + 2x-8[/tex]
Collect like terms,
[tex]10=2x[/tex]
Dividing both sides by 2 ( Isolating variable x )
[tex]5 = x[/tex]
Which is the solution of the given equation,
Hence, by the above explanation it is clear that we used all options except option B.
⇒ Option B would not be a step in solving 18=2(4+x).
