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What is a correct first step for solving this equation?

2x−1(5−3x)=4x+2

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The first step would be applying the distributive property.

2x - 1(5 - 3x) = 4x + 2

Distributive property.

2x - 5 + 3x = 4x + 2 is what the equation looks like after successfully applying the distributive property.

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