Question

2)
Solve for x.
3(-2x - 1) = 2(x + 5)
A)
-
13
8
B)
-
3
4
Eliminate
C)
13
8
D)
3
4


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Answer 1

distributive property
\[\large\rm \color{ReD}{a}(b+c)=\color{ReD}{a}*b+\color{reD}{a}*c=\color{Red}{a}b+\color{Red}{a}c\]
multiply each term in the parentheses by outside term

Answer 2

im so confused cause idk how to do this

Answer 3

alright lets do it
multiply both terms in the parentheses by outside term which is 3