The equation 8(x - 3) = -56 is solved in several steps below. For each step, choose the reason that best justifies it. Step | Reason --- | --- 8(x - 3) = -56 | Given equation 8(x - 3) / 8 = -56 / 8 | Choose one x - 3 = -7 | Choose one x - 3 + 3 = -7 + 3 | Choose one x = -4 | Choose one
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