Question

Solve -4(x + 1) - 3 = -3(x - 4).

Answer 1

Do you know how to distribute?

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

use distributive property
\(-4x-4-3=-3x+12\)
next combine the x's
\(-4-3=x+12\)

\(-7=x+12\)
subtract 12
\(-7-12=-19\)
\(x=-19\)

Answer 4

do I have to distribute -4 with -3 as well

Answer 5

No, you do not.

Answer 6

ok

Answer 7

one more

Answer 8

Zoya has to earn at least $300 to meet her fundraising goal. She has only 100 bracelets that she plans to sell at $5 each. Which inequality shows the number of bracelets, x, Zoya can sell to meet her goal?