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Which is a correct first step for solving this equation-5(4x-7)+=3x

User Dilberted
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Answer:

Changing the equation to -20x+35=3x

Explanation:

You would multiply each number in the parenthesis by -5

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User Technophobia
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Answer:

Start by multiplying -5 by 4x and -7.

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