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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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When solving the equation, which is the best first step to begin to simplify the equation?

-2(x+3) =-10

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The first step is to solve (x plus 3) since we use the PEMDAS when solving equations. We go in order of letter. P stands for parentheses which is the first step to solve.
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