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Which is a correct first step for solving this equation?

−5(4x−7)+8=3x
1.-20x-7+8=3x
2.-20x=35+8=3x
3.-20x-35+8=3x

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Answer:

number 3 is the correct answer

Explanation:

the first step will be to distribute -5 into the parentheses only.

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