Question

The steps in the simplification of the expression 46 + 7x + 4y −2x – y − 27 are shown below.

Step 1: 46 – 27 + 7x − 2x + 4y − y
Step 2: (46 − 27) + (7x − 2x) + (4y − y)
Step 3: 19 + x (7 − 2) + y (4 − 1)
Step 4: 19 + x (5) + y (3)
Step 5: 19 + 5x + 3y

Which statement is correct?
Step 1 uses commutative property of addition, and step 5 uses commutative property of multiplication.

Step 4 uses associative property of multiplication, and step 3 uses simplification.

Step 2 uses associative property of addition, and step 5 uses simplification.

Step 1 uses distributive property of addition, and step 3 uses distributive property of multiplication.

Answer 1

@FilthyMcNasty @lolaloka

Answer 2

i THINK step 4 but m not sure

Answer 3

Hm...I'm not sure...

Answer 4

me eitherr

Answer 5

Umm. I'd say step 2..

Answer 6

Not sure tho, let me confirm

Answer 7

Okay.

Answer 8

I dont think B is right because it doesnt simply in step 3. A is possible. C is possible because it groups & it does simplify. D is wrong cuz it doesnt distribute in step 1

Answer 9

so A or C

Answer 10

The question, is whether in step 5 they are simplifying or using commutative property...?

Answer 11

Nvm , i think its A

Answer 12

Its DEFINATELY A

Answer 13

Okay. Calm down bro. D: