What are the first two steps to solve this equation 4(2x - 3) = 1

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asked Sep 8, 2021 150k views

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HPJAJ · Answer 1 · 2021-09-09T10:15:41+0000

Answer & Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Use the distributive property

$4(2x)+4(-3)=1\\\\8x-12=1$

Step 2: Use the inverse property. Add 12 to both sides.

$8x-12+12=1+12\\\\8x=13$

:Done

Step 3: Inverse operations. Divide both sides by 8.

$(8x)/(8)=(13)/(8)\\\\x=(13)/(8)$