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Why is the first step in solving the inequality to use the Distributive Property instead of working inside the parentheses?

Why is the first step in solving the inequality to use the Distributive Property instead of working inside the parentheses?
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Why is the first step in solving the inequality to use the Distributive Property instead of working inside the parentheses?

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Because it makes sure that you do it on both sides.
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