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What is the first step in order to solve the following equation: 5(x - 4) + 2 = 15
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What is the first step in order to solve the following equation: 5(x - 4) + 2 = 15

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You distribute 5 to x and -4 then leave the rest of the equation the same- the equation should then look like… 5x-20+2=15
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