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-7 + 52 = 3(2 + 1) Given
52 - 7 = 3(2 + 1) [Select Reason]
______ > 52 - 7 = 30 + 3 [Select Reason]
______ = 3 [Select Reason]
2x = 10 [Select Reason]

Answer 1

To solve the given equation, simplify the expression inside the parentheses, multiply, and then subtract.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: -7 + 52 = 3(2 + 1)

To solve this equation, we need to apply the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). First, simplify the expression inside the parentheses: 2 + 1 = 3.

Next, multiply 3 by 3 to get 9: -7 + 52 = 9.

Finally, subtract 7 from 52: 52 - 7 = 45.

Therefore, -7 + 52 does not equal 3(2 + 1).