Question

Please help!
Solve: 2(x + 1) = 2x + 2
a. All Real Numbers
b. No Solution
c. 0
d. 1

Answer 1

Distribute the 2 on the left side.
Both sides are equal. You can insert ANY number and the equation will remain true.
The answer is all real numbers.

Answer 2

I would have got that wrong, thank you! Do you think you can help me with another one?

Answer 3

Sure.

Answer 4

Solve: -2(2x + 5) - 3 = -3(x - 1)

Answer 5

Do you know what it means to distribute?

Answer 6

Actually, have you learned the Order of Operations yet?

Answer 7

Yes and yes. I tried by .. -4x - 10 - 3 = -3x + 3
Did I do that correctly?

Answer 8

Yes.

Answer 9

And then when it comes to choosing a number to take away, would I do .. the -3 on the left side to take out the other 3 on the right side. Which would give me -4x - 10 = -3x ?

Answer 10

Yes, you subtract the 3 from -10, however, -10 - 3 does not equal -10.

Answer 11

-4x-10-3 = -3x+3
-4x - 13 = -3x + 3
-4x = -3x + 16
-1x = 16
x = -16

Do you get it?

Answer 12

Ohh okay, yes so you added the 13 and thats how you got 16. Thats the part I always get confused with but thank you!

Answer 13

Oops! Sorry for not finishing the question with you! I got distracted. But I'm glad someone helped you! Let me know if you need help with anything else :)

Answer 14

Lol that's okay. Alright and thank you also! (:

Answer 15

No problem! :)