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Which sentence explains the correct first step in the solution of this equation? 4(x−3)=9
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Which sentence explains the correct first step in the solution of this equation?

4(x−3)=9

User Syed Abidur Rahman
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4 times what equals 9. Well let's do this backwards. 9/4 equals 2.25 or 2 1/4 and 2 1/4 + 3 = 5 1/4. x=5 1/4. 4(5 1/4 - 3) = 9. Hoped I helped!
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Distribute this, : 4(x-3)=9 to get 4x-12=9

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