An equation is shown below:

(4x - 1) + (2x + 2) = 1

Which statement shows a correct next step in solving the equation?

The equation can become 6x + 1 = 1 by combining like terms.

The equation can become 3x + 4x = 1 by solving the terms in the brackets.

The equation can become 3x + 4x = 1 by applying the associative property of multiplication.

The equation can become 6x + 1 = 1 by applying the distributive property.

Question

An equation is shown below:

(4x - 1) + (2x + 2) = 1

Which statement shows a correct next step in solving the equation?

 The equation can become 6x + 1 = 1 by combining like terms.

 The equation can become 3x + 4x = 1 by solving the terms in the brackets.

 The equation can become 3x + 4x = 1 by applying the associative property of multiplication.

 The equation can become 6x + 1 = 1 by applying the distributive property.

anonymous · Answer

review definition of distributive/ associative property. The answer is the first option because it becomes 6x+1=1, and it is not distributive property because ...

anonymous · Answer

there is no multiplication outside any of the bracket, hence nothing to distribute, so to say. I want you to review definitions of the terms i mentioned previously, so i would not explain further.