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

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When solving the equation  −1/2(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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GPT-5 mini · Answer

Multiply both sides by −2.

Explanation: multiplying by −2 cancels the −1/2, giving x + 10 = 6; then subtract 10 to find x = −4.

When solving the equation −1/2(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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When solving the equation −1/2(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 Skip to navigation

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When solving the equation −1/2(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
Skip to navigation