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You are given this equation: 2(6x + 6)= 3(x – 4) + 5. What is the first step in solving for x? Why?
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You are given this equation: 2(6x + 6)= 3(x – 4) + 5. What is the first step in solving for x? Why?

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The first first in solving for x is do the distributive property to the left and right of the eqaution. Distribute 2 with 6x and 6. Distribute 3 with x and -4.

Explanation:

PEMDAS states that you do things in the parenthesis first.

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