What is the first step when solving an equation with parentheses?

Solving Linear Equations with One Variable

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Divide by the numerical coefficient
Distribute the terms inside the parentheses
Move all constants to the right
Combine like terms
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When distributing -4 over (X - 6), what is the result of -4 times -6?
-10
-24
24
10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After distributing and combining like terms in the equation 5X - 4(X - 6) = -11, what is the simplified form?
X = -11
X = 24
X = 35
X = -35
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the equation 4X - 4(2X - 8) = 13, what is the result of -4 times 2X?
-8X
8X
-4X
4X
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the simplified form of the equation 4X - 4(2X - 8) = 13 after distributing and combining like terms?
X = -19/4
X = 4/19
X = 19/4
X = -4/19
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When solving 13 + 15X = 3(3 + 4X), what is the result of 3 times 4X?
12X
7X
3X
4X
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After moving all variable terms to the left in the equation 13 + 15X = 3(3 + 4X), what is the next step?
Divide by the numerical coefficient
Distribute the terms
Move constants to the right
Combine like terms
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