Question

Which is a correct first step for solving this equation? −5(4x−7)+8=3x

Answer 1

Hi there!

The first correct step for solving the equation will be to get rid of the parentheses, and it will be like so,

-5(4x - 7)

Divide -5 on both 4x and -7, you will get, -20x + 35.

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Answer 2

Distributive Property

Explanation:

−5(4x − 7) + 8 = 3x --- GIVEN

-20x + 35 + 8 = 3x --- Distributive Property

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