Question

(12x+6)-5=x+34 Do I distribute -1 or -5????

Answer 1

neither

Answer 2

that is a subtract 5; not a distribute -5

Answer 3

I have to distribute something though.........

Answer 4

why? you just feel distributivey lately?

Answer 5

the (..) are nothing at the moment by eye clutter

Answer 6

distribute a "1" thru them if need be

Answer 7

I was not taught this at all.......

Answer 8

not taught what?

Answer 9

(12x+6) - 5 = -5 + (12x+6) = -5 +12x +6

Answer 10

Just look at the problem like this
12x + 6 -5=x+34

Answer 11

the point is unless that says
\[(12x+6)(-5)\] the parentheses are unnecessary and it might as well just say \[12x+6-5\]

Answer 12

Ok, thank you, now that it's verified by three people, I feel more comfortable with it now, thank you everyone!