When solving the equation −12(x+10)=−3, identify the operation that should be done first.(1 point)
Responses
subtract 10
subtract 10
multiply by −2
multiply by negative 2
divide by −2
divide by negative 2
add 10
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To solve the equation −12(x+10)=−3, the first operation that should be done is to divide by −12.
Three adult and three child movie tickets were purchased for $75. The cost of each child ticket is $3 less than the cost of an adult ticket. Identify the first step if solving this problem arithmetically, which would find the cost of one adult and one child ticket. (1 point)
Responses
Subtract 6 from 75.
Subtract 6 from 75.
Divide 75 by 6.
Divide 75 by 6.
Divide 75 by 3.
Divide 75 by 3.
Add 3 to 75.
Responses
Subtract 6 from 75.
Subtract 6 from 75.
Divide 75 by 6.
Divide 75 by 6.
Divide 75 by 3.
Divide 75 by 3.
Add 3 to 75.
The first step to find the cost of one adult and one child ticket in this problem would be to divide 75 by 6.