Question

When solving the equation −12(x+10)=−3
, identify the operation that should be done first.(1 point)
Responses

divide by −2

divide by negative 2

multiply by −2

multiply by negative 2

add 10
add 10

subtract 10

Answer 1

Neither listed option is correct. First divide both sides by −12 to isolate (x+10):

-12(x+10) = −3
(x+10) = (−3)/(−12) = 1/4

Then subtract 10:
x = 1/4 − 10 = −39/4.