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In order to solve the equation below, what would be a valid first step? 4(x+8) =34−2x A. Simply x + 8 to 8x. B. Distribute the 4. C. Subtract x from both sides. D. Subtract 8 from both sides.
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In order to solve the equation below, what would be a valid first step?

4(x+8) =34−2x
A. Simply x + 8 to 8x.
B. Distribute the 4.
C. Subtract x from both sides.
D. Subtract 8 from both sides.

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B. Distribute the 4
4x+32=34-2x
4x+2x=34-32
6x=2
X=2/6
X=1/3
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