When you simplify each side of the equation
4(x + 3) = 5 – (x + 1), you will get the equivalent equation
4x + 12 = -x + 4.
TRUE OR FALSE

Question

When you simplify each side of the equation 
4(x + 3) = 5 – (x + 1), you will get the equivalent equation 
4x + 12 = -x + 4.
 TRUE OR FALSE

anonymous · Answer

why don't u try simplifying it...i'll help out if u go wrong.

anonymous · Answer

I DONT KNOW HOW TO SIMPLIFY IT

anonymous · Answer

for the LHS, multiply 4 to BOTH the terms inside the bracket. for RHS, simply open the bracket and change the signs accordingly.

anonymous · Answer

i know the first part is 4x+12 but idk how to do it when there is a negative out of the parenthesis

anonymous · Answer

do u know how we can write +2 as -(-2) ?

anonymous · Answer

no?

anonymous · Answer

so the answer is true?

anonymous · Answer

basically, for the LHS u multiplied 4 with each term inside the bracket right? in RHS, instead of 4, u have to multiply the minus sign with both the terms inside the bracket. do this...and u'll get ur answer.