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.

Answer 1

Do you have any thoughts about this ?

Answer 2

Well I know that I have to do the parenthesis first...

Answer 3

They are probably looking for answer #1, but I really think you need to distribute the "+" sign over the second set of parentheses, then combine like terms.

With a "+" sign, it will make no difference than simply removing the parentheses, but if that was a "-" sign it would make a big difference. If you are going to do it for "-", you should do it for "+".

Answer 4

TO me, the first step would be to ignore the parenthesis :)

Answer 5

Hi :)

I am completely new to this site so it may take a while. First, you may follow what Soloman said!

Answer 6

I am so confused...

Answer 7

So I would just do it like a basic math problem ?

Answer 8

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

Answer 9

Yes because this is a basic math problem!

Answer 10

Oh I see now, I would add 4x and 2x. Then subtract one from two.

Answer 11

Thank you guys so much!

Answer 12

np

Answer 13

6x+1=1 is correct.