What is the first step for solving 9|x+5|−10=44 ?(1 point)

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Divide both sides by 9.
Divide both sides by 9.

Add 10 to both sides.
Add 10 to both sides.

Set the equation equal to both 44 and

Answer 1

To start solving the equation \( 9|x+5| - 10 = 44 \), the first step would be to isolate the term involving the absolute value. This can be done by adding 10 to both sides of the equation.

So, the correct first step is:

Add 10 to both sides.