Part 1:
The first step in solving this equation is to distribute the 4 to both terms inside the parentheses. This can be done by multiplying 4 with each term inside the parentheses separately.
Part 2:
After completing Part 1, we will have 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 will give us 12x = -16. Next, we divide both sides of the equation by 12 to solve for x. The final step would be to simplify the equation if necessary.
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.
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