What is the first step for solving x in the equation 3(x - 4) + 7 = 28

Austin Ezell asked Jan 25, 2022

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Austin Ezell asked Jan 25, 2022

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Answer:

multiply the 3 into the parenthesis

to get 3x-12+7=28

3x-5=28

3x=33

x=11

Hope this is right and helps

PyKing answered Jan 29, 2022

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