Question

-2x-12 over -2
x − 12

x + 6

−2x + 6

x − 6

Answer 1

well it can be written as

\[\frac{-2x -12}{-2} = \frac{-2(x + 6)}{-2}\]

can you find a common factor to cancel?

Answer 2

ya the two 2s

Answer 3

well it be positive or negative 2

Answer 4

there wont be any 2s left

Answer 5

so whats left...?

Answer 6

x + 6

Answer 7

well done

Answer 8

ty