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When solving the equation 3(x-2)=-12, what is a possible first step?

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1)Distributing the 3 into each term of the parenthesis.
2)She could either divide by 3 or distribute 3 into the parenthesis
3)Adding 2 to each side of the equation
4) Subtracting 2 on each side of the equation
5) Dividing each side of the equation by 3
6)none of the answer choices tell what the first step could be.

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Answer:

2)She could either divide by 3 or distribute 3 into the parenthesis

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