Question

Solve: -(3x - 2) = -4(x + 1) - 4

a. -2
b. 2
c. 10
d. -10

Answer 1

@whpalmer4 ?

Answer 2

\[-(3x-2) = -4(x+1)-4\]Use the distributive property to remove the parentheses. Hint: \[-(x-1) = -1(x-1)\]

Answer 3

D

Answer 4

Distributive property, in case you don't remember it:

\[a(b+c) = a*b + a*c\]

Answer 5

is d correct though?

Answer 6

You'll learn best if you work it out yourself. Go through the steps and I'll check your work.

Answer 7

\[-(3x-2) = \]