when solving an equation, which is the best first step to begin to simplify the equation? -2(x+3)=-10​

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when solving an equation, which is the best first step to begin to simplify the equation? -2(x+3)=-10​

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Hải Đăng 3 years 2021-08-21T01:53:54+00:00 1 Answers 5 views 0

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  1. Adela
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    2021-08-21T01:55:35+00:00
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    Answer: Following the rules of PEMDAS, you want to divide both sides of the equation by -2. This would change your equation to x+3=5. Then you move your constant to the right-hand side and change its sign. Your equation is now x=5-3. subtract 5-3 and your answer is x=2.

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