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

−5(4−7)+8=3

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First, you must distribute -5 to (4-7). However, you could also subtract 4-7, to get -3, and then multiply by -5 to get 15.
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Answer:

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

-20x + 35 + 8 = 3x

Explanation:

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