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OpenStudy (surryyy):

In the equation 10(2a+3)=50 , what are some of the steps that should be taken to solve for a? Select all that apply. Add 30 to both sides of the equation Distribute the 10 among the terms inside the parentheses Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation Divide both sides of the equation by 20

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

I think that the first step is: Distribute the 10 among the terms inside the parentheses, in doing that we get: \[\Large 20a + 30 = 50\]

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