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An equation is shown below:

5(3x − 4) = 1

Which of the following correctly shows the first two steps to solve this equation?

Step 1: 15x − 20 = 1; Step 2: 15x = 21
Step 1: 15x − 4 = 1; Step 2: 15x = 5
Step 1: 8x + 1 = 1; Step 2: 8x = 0
Step 1: 8x − 9 = 1; Step 2: 8x = 10​

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Step 1 the first one is the answer
User Quento
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Answer:

The correct answer choice is Step1; 15x -20; Step 2: 15=21

Explanation:

you have to distribute then subtract

User Akshay Bhange
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