When solving the equation −1/2 ( x + 10 ) = −3

Question

, identify the operation that should be done first.(1 point)
Responses

subtract 10
subtract 10

divide by −2
divide by negative 2

multiply by −2
multiply by negative 2

add 10

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-\frac{1}{2}(x + 10) = -3\), the first operation that should be done is to eliminate the fraction. To do this, you would multiply both sides of the equation by \(-2\).

So, the correct response is: multiply by −2.