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

The first answer. Most of the time, unless the two terms in the parentheses are being raised to a power, multiplied/divided by, etc., if they're just adding and subtracting, the parentheses mean nothing.

anonymous · Answer

Dude are you like a math major??

anonymous · Answer

Dude, I'm about to head into 9th grade. I'm just really smart.

anonymous · Answer

I'm only on this site because I enjoy being helpful with my knowledge.

anonymous · Answer

Lol i'm heading into sophomore year xD

anonymous · Answer

I'm taking Algebra II online right now so I can be in Trig for my Freshman year.

anonymous · Answer

Then again my worst subject is math :/ Oh wow you're smart..

anonymous · Answer

I'm more of a history buff.

anonymous · Answer

I can do history real well once I learn it, but I haven't gotten to absorb much.