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

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To solve the equation \(-\frac{1}{2}(x+10) = -3\), the first operation you should do is divide by -2. This will help isolate the term containing \(x\).

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