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Which of the following steps indicates the distributive property when solving -3(x+2)=21

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Answer:

Explanation:

-3(x+2)=21

Multiple -3 to (x+2)

-3x-6=21

then add 6 to 21

-3x=27

Divide by -3 to get an x

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Answer:

When you multiply -3 to x and +2

Explanation:

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