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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Choose the appropriate first step for this equation: -3(x - 4) = 2x + 10 -3x - 4 = 2x + 10 -3x + 12 = 2x + 10 x - 4 = 2x + 13 -3x - 12 = 2x + 10

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wudnt it be -3*4?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes. you distribute -3 into x-4.

OpenStudy (angela210793):

-3x + 12 = 2x + 10

OpenStudy (hoblos):

distribute -3(x - 4) = -3x +12

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