To solve the equation \(-\frac{3}{5}(15x - 30) = 198\), the steps to take in order are as follows:
Step 1: Distribute \(-\frac{3}{5}\) to both terms inside the parentheses. \[ -\frac{3}{5} \times 15x + \frac{3}{5} \times 30 = 198 \]
Step 2: Simplify the equation after distributing. \[ -9x + 18 = 198 \]
Step 3: Solve for \(x\).
- Subtract 18 from both sides: \[ -9x = 198 - 18 \]
- Divide by -9 to isolate \(x\).
So the correct order of the steps is:
- Distribute \(-\frac{3}{5}\).
- Simplify the equation.
- Solve for \(x\).