Question

What is the first thing you should do to solve this equation?

-3x - 4(4x - 8) = 3(-8 - 1)

Answer 1

if you know pemdas you should always start w parentheses (reading left to right) so -4*4x, -4*-8 and then to 3(-8-1)

Answer 2

Distribute -4 through the parantheses so it can be easier so solve or its either that or collect the like terms

Explanation:

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