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  • 23-10-2017
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Which of the following could be a first step in correctly solving the equation below?

5(x-2)-2x=2

A.5(x-2)-2x+2=0
B.5(x-2)-2x=2-2x
C.5x-2-2x=2
D.5x-10-2x=2

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altavistard
altavistard altavistard
  • 23-10-2017
Definitely the correct answer is D.  You need to expand the product 5(x-2), and then to group all x terms together and all constants together.
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