Question

When solving equation which is the best first step to begin to simplify the equation -2(x+3)=-10

Answer 1

Answer:

You would first do the distributive property.

Step-by-step explanation:

-2x-6=10

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Alright, lets get started.

The given equation is :

$-2(x+3)=-10$

If we divide the equation with -2 in both sides

$\frac{-2(x+3)}{-2}=\frac{-10}{-2}$

$(x+3)=5$

$x+3=5$

Subtract 3 in both sides

$x+3-3=5-3$

$x=2$

So, the first step of simplifying equation is divide equation with -2.  :  Answer

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