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Jada is solving the equation shown below.

Negative one-half (x + 4) = 6

Which is a possible first step to begin to simplify the equation? Select two options.
Divide both sides of the equation by –2.
Subtract 4 from both sides of the equation.
Multiply both sides of the equation by –2.
Distribute –2 over (x + 4).
Distribute Negative one-half over (x + 4).

User Elhefe
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i believe the two correct answers would be

multiply both sides of the equation by -2

and

distribute the -1/2 over (x+4)
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