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Chapter 2: Q. 77 (page 113)

What is the first step you take when solving the equation3−7(y−4)=38? Why is this your first step?

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We firstly solve the parentheses term using commutative property to remove the parentheses sign.

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Step 1. Given Information 

We have to explain what is the first step you take when solving the equation3−7(y−4)=38.

We also have to explain why is this your first step.

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Step 2. The equation is 3−7(y−4)=38

We firstly using the Distributive Property we solve 7(y-4)to remove parentheses then combine like terms.

Then collect all the variable term on the one side of the equation using the Addition or Subtraction Property of Equality.

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