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When solving the equation, which is the best first step to begin to simplify the equation?

-2(x+3) --10
(-2)(-2)(x+3) -- 10(-2)
0-3-2)(x+ 3) ---0(-1)
07 / (x+3) = 10
0 1 2(x + 3) - 18

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That will like:
-2(x+3)=10
-2(x)-2(3)= 10
-2x-6=10
-2x+6=10+6
-2x=16
÷-2=-2
x=-8
that the way to do it.
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