Question

Which sentence explains the correct first step in the solution of this equation? 4 • (x – 3) = 9
Add 2 to both sides.
Apply the distributive property to get
4x – 12 = 9.
Apply the distributive property to get
4x – 3 = 9.
Subtract 9 from both sides.

Answer 1

Is it 4*(x-3)=9 or 4-(x-3)=9 ?

Answer 2

4 • (x – 3) = 9

Answer 3

@Andras

Answer 4

First thing to do 99% of the time is the get rid of the brackets. Or using proper maths applying the distributive property

Answer 5

So 4*(x-3)=??

Answer 6

Can you expand the bracket? Whatn you need to do is multiply by 4 both terms inside the bracket