An equation is shown below:

(4x − 1) + (2x + 2) = 1

Which statement shows a correct next step in solving the equation? (1 point)

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? (1 point)
 
  
 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.

lynfran · Answer

remove the brackets ,....add like term ...

anonymous · Answer

so my answer would be A