Which is a correct first step for solving this equation?2x - 1(5

Rfmoz asked Jul 9, 2023

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Which is a correct first step for solving this equation?2x - 1(5 – 3.0)= 4x + 2

Rfmoz asked Jul 9, 2023

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Solution

For this case we have the following:

2x -1(5-3x)= 4x+2

The correct step is given by:

2x -1(5- 3x) = 4x +2

2x-5 +3x = 4x+2

Douardo answered Jul 14, 2023

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