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when simplfying expressions or solving equations which step do you do first? The Distribtuive Property or Combine Like Terms?​

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Answer:

go

Explanation:

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Answer:

the distributive property

Explanation:

because combining like terms in addition or subtraction and the distributive property is multiplication and in the order of operations multiplication always goes first

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