Part 1: The first step in solving this equation is to distribute the 4 to the terms inside the parentheses. This can be done by multiplying 4 with both 3x and -2.
Part 2: After distributing the 4, the equation will become 12x - 8 = -24. To isolate the variable x, we can start by adding 8 to both sides of the equation to get rid of the constant term on the left side. This gives us 12x = -16. Finally, we can divide both sides of the equation by 12 to solve for x.
This process involves applying the distributive property and performing addition and division operations to isolate and solve for the variable x.
Consider this equation:
4(3x−2)=−24
Part 1. What is your first step in solving this equation? Remember, there is more than one way to solve this equation.
Part 2. How would you isolate the variable and solve for x after you have completed Part 1?
You do not need to solve the problem. Simply, describe your process.
**Please label Part 1 and Part 2 in your answer.**
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