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Which choice gives a valid first step to solve 2(w – 3) = 5? Exclude any choice where the explanation for the step is false. A. Divide each side by 2. You can then subtract 6 from each side to solve for x. B. Divide each side by 2. You end up with fewer terms. C. Use the Distributive Property. You then only have to subtract 6 from each side to solve for x. D. Use the Distributive Property. You clear the parentheses and then solve the two-step equation.

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D. Use the distributive property. You clear the parentheses and then solve the two step equation
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