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)
(-2%x* 3) --101-1
2(x+3) = -10/2 (x+3) = =10
-2/-10(x+3)=-10/-10

step-by-step explanation: step 3 should really go to step seven, but anyway never mind.

1 ∠oln ≅ ∠lno

a.

step-by-step explanation:

step 1 distribute 2 to every term in the parentheses

step 2 add 10 on both sides of the equal sign

x = 17

step-by-step explanation:

1st step: isolate x.

24 - 3x = -27

-24         -24

-3x   =   -51

2nd step: divide.

-3x     =   -51

  3             3

  x       =     17

hope this