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

Answer 1

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