Which is the first step in solving the equation 3 = 5 + 2(x - 3) ?

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Answer:

3 = 5 + 2(x - 3)

3 = 2(x - 3) + 5

3 = (2x - 2 * 3) + 5

Therefore, the first step is doing the math (2x - 2 * 3) inside the parenthesis.

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