Question

Select True or False.

The expression 4x − 2(5x − 1) is equivalent to the expression 2 + 6x.

True

False

Answer 1

To figure this out, you need to distribute the 2 in the first equation and solve for any like terms. Once you solve the first equation, compare it with the second one and see if they are equivalent.

Answer 2

idk how to do that

Answer 3

To distribute the 2, multiply 5x times 2 and -1 times 2. Then you will get 4x - 10x - 2. Then you combine like terms: 4x - 10x= -6x, so your equation becomes -6x - 2.

Answer 4

So that means the first expression is equivalent?

Answer 5

Well both the 2 and 6x are negative in the first expression and positive in the second, so what do you think?

Answer 6

No?

Answer 7

No, I don't think they are equivalent.

Answer 8

you were right thank you

Answer 9

can you help me with another

Answer 10

Simplify negative 6 over 3 divided by 2 over negative 9.

9

11

12

18

Answer 11

so you mean (-6/3)/(2/-9) ?

Answer 12

When dividing a fraction by another fraction, you invert the second one (switch the numerator and denominator) and multiply. So it becomes (-6/3) x (-9/2)

Answer 13

Then you multiply the -6 times -9 = 54 and 3 times 2 = 6. So then you have 54/6, which reduces to become 9.