What is the first step in solving the equation? 7 (x - 3) = 15+ x a. Distribute by multiplying 7 by the terms in the parentheses
b. Multiply by 7 on both sides of the equation
c. Add 3 to both sides of the equation
d. Subtract x from both sides of the equation

The first step is A, distributing and multiplying 7 to the x and -3 in the parentheses

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(a).

Step-by-step explanation:

7 is outside the parentheses and needs to be distributed to x and -3 before trying to isolate the x.

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80x^8−68x^6+16^5−20x^4−4x^3+8x^2

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