Examine the first two steps used to solve the equation.

34(20y − 8) + 5 = 12y + 14(20y + 8)

1. 15y − 6 + 5 = 12y + 5y + 2

2. 15y − 1 = 112y + 2

Which would be a good third step to solve the equation?
Combine like terms StartFraction 11 Over 2 EndFractiony and 2.

Distribute 15 to each term on the left side.
Subtract Start Fraction 11 Over 2 End Fractiony from each side of the equation.
Divide each side of the equation by 2.