Question

6 – 3(2x – 4) = 2(1 + x)
A.
–2
B.
0
C.
–1
D.
2

Answer 1

Distribute 3 into the parenthesis. Can you do that?

Answer 2

it will be 6-6X-12=2+2x ??

Answer 3

@rocky1718 its supposed to be +12 .....:)

Answer 4

It is? @rishavraj

Answer 5

why ?

Answer 6

6 – 3(2x – 4)
= 6 - 6x + 12

Answer 7

ok

Answer 8

He's right. :P

Answer 9

-3(2x – 4) = 2(1 + x)

-6x+12=2+2x
-6x-2x=2-12
-8x=-10
x=-10/-8
x=5/4
or
x=1.25

Answer 10

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Answer 11

@AnswerMyQuestions wht u meant..???o_O

Answer 12

why is +12 ??

Answer 13

bc - multiplied by - sign it comes +ve

Answer 14

?

Answer 15

https://www.mathsisfun.com/multiplying-negatives.html
@rocky1718

Answer 16

@rocky1718 So far, we have 6 - 6x + 12 = 2 + 2x, so can you figure it out?

Answer 17

i subtract 12 and 6 ??

Answer 18

@rocky1718 why subtract?? both r having positive sign ...they r supposed to be added...and did u understand why its +12????

Answer 19

done?????

Answer 20

alright i got it

Answer 21

yeah