melyavalos melyavalos
  • 18-12-2019
  • Mathematics
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When solving the equation, which is the best first step to begin to simplify the equation?
-2(x+3)=-10

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Five03
Five03 Five03
  • 18-12-2019
The best first step is to distribute the -2 into the parentheses.

1) -2x-6=-10

Then add the 6 to both sides of the equation.

2) -2x=-4

Finally divide both sides by -2.

3) x=2
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josshyaby
josshyaby josshyaby
  • 18-12-2019

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

-2(x+3)=-10

Open the bracket

-2x - 6 = -10

Collecting like terms

-2x = -10 + 6

-2x = -4

Dividing through by -2

x = -4/-2

x = 2

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