Question

What is the correct first step for solving this equation -5(4x-7)+8=3x

Answer 1

By distributing the -5 to the 4x and -7.

Explanation:

-5( 4x - 7 ) + 8 = 3x

-20x + 35 + 8 = 3x

Answer 2

The first step is to distribute the -5

Explanation:

The first step is to distribute the -5

-5(4x-7)+8=3x

-5*4x -5*-7 +8 = 3x