Question

when solving the equation, which is the best first step to begin to simplify the question? -2(×+3)= -10

a. (-2)(-2(x+3)= -10(-2)

b. -1/2(-2)(x+3)=-10(-1/2)

c. -2/2(x+3)= - 10/2

d. -2/-10(x+3)= -10/-10

Answer 1

C because you can eliminate the number outside of the parentheses.

Answer 2

Your answer would be c