Explain your first step to solving the equation, 3 (x+ 4.5) = 36

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Explain Your First Step To Solving The Equation 3 X 45 36 Keyword EXPLAIN class=

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Answer:

[tex]first \: open \: the \: brackets \\ 3x + 13.5 = 36 \\ x = 7.5[/tex]

OR

[tex]first \: divide \: 3 \: on \: both \: sides \\ \frac{3(x + 4.5)}{3} = \frac{36}{3} \\ x + 4.5 = 12 \\ x = 7.5[/tex]