What is the first step you would take to solve the following equation and why would you do that step first? 3(x - 5) = 6

Thiagolr asked Dec 11, 2023

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Answer: You must start with the parentheses first because you have to leave the x by itself.

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That means it would be turned into 3(-5x) =6.

Kev answered Dec 16, 2023

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