Question

When solving the equation −1/2(x+10)=−3 , identify the operation that should be done first.(1 point)
Responses

add 10
add 10

divide by −2
divide by negative 2

multiply by −2
multiply by negative 2

subtract 10
subtract 10

Answer 1

To solve the equation −1/2(x+10)=−3 , the operation that should be done first is multiplying by -2.