Question

-4(2x - 1) = -6(x + 2) - 2

Answer 1

multiply using the distributive law first to get rid of the parentheses
what do you get?

Answer 2

-8x + 4 = -6x -12 -2 ?

Answer 3

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Answer 4

now combine like terms on right side

Answer 5

-8x + 4 = -6x -14

Answer 6

now subtract 4 both side

Answer 7

-8x = -6x - 18

Answer 8

oh is the answer 9?

Answer 9

That's correct.

Answer 10

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Answer 11

yes 9

Answer 12

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Answer 13

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Answer 14

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Answer 15

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Answer 16

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