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Which sentence explains the correct first step in the solution of this equation?

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Which sentence explains the correct first step in the solution of this equation?
4(x – 3) = 9
Add 2 to both sides.
Apply the distributive property to get 4x – 12 = 9.
Apply the distributive property to get 4x – 3 = 9.
Subtract 9 from both sides.




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    1. Quizzma Team

      The correct first step in solving the equation 4(x – 3) = 9 is: Apply the distributive property to get 4x – 12 = 9.

      Explanation:

      The distributive property is used to eliminate the parentheses in the equation. By multiplying 4 by both terms inside the parentheses (x and -3), you get 4x – 12. This simplification is necessary before proceeding to isolate x.

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