When solving the equation, which is the best first step to begin to simplify the equation?

-2 (x+3) - -10

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

0-3-2) (x + 3) - --0 (-1)

07 / (x+3) = 10

0 1 2 (x + 3) - 18

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Mack

9 March, 14:51

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Isla Frederick · Answer 1

That will like:

-2 (x+3) = 10

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

-2x-6=10

-2x+6=10+6

-2x=16

:-2=-2

x=-8

that the way to do it.

When solving the equation, which is the best first step to begin to simplify the equation?-2 (x+3) - -10(-2) (-2) (x+3) - - 10 (-2)0-3-2) (x + 3) - --0 (-1)07 / (x+3) = 100 1 2 (x + 3) - 18