Question

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

multiply by −2

multiply by negative 2

add 10
add 10

subtract 10
subtract 10

divide by −2

divide by negative 2
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Answer 1

Divide both sides by −12.

Reason: that isolates (x+10): (x+10) = (−3)/(−12) = 1/4. Then subtract 10 to get x = 1/4 − 10 = −39/4.