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Which is a correct first step in solving the inequality –4(2x – 1) > 5 – 3x?

a. Distribute –4 to get –8x + 4 > 5 – 3x.
b. Distribute –4 to get –8x – 1 > 5 – 3x.
c. Subtract 2x from both sides of the inequality.
d. Add 1 to both sides of the inequality.

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the answer would be B because you must always distribute the number that is outside of the parentheses to the number that is inside the parentheses. since -4 is outside you must multiply it with 2x. A would not be the correct answer because the symbol is changed. there is a plus sign instead of a minus. hope that helped :)
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Answer:

B.)Distribute –4 to get –8x – 1 > 5 – 3x.

Explanation:

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