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Which sentence explains the correct first step in the solution of this equation?

4(x−3)=9

Which sentence explains the correct first step in the solution of this equation? 4(x-example-1

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Explanation:

4(x-3) = 9 EXPAND L side ( this is one way)

4x - 12 = 9

You COULD do it this way

4(x-3) = 9 DIVIDE both sides by 4

x-3 = 9/4

BUT I believe they want the first answer above ....

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