When solving the equation -1/2 ( x+10) = -3
Identify the operation that should be done first
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The operation that should be done first is multiplying by -1/2.
I would multiply both sides by -2
Apologies for the misunderstanding. To solve the equation -1/2 ( x+10) = -3, the operation that should be done first is distributing the -1/2 to the terms inside the parentheses.
I would STILL multiply by -2, not by -1/;2
Apologies for the confusion. You are correct. To solve the equation -1/2 ( x+10) = -3, the operation that should be done first is multiplying both sides by -2 to eliminate the fraction.