Use the Distributive Property to complete the following statement:
4(x−1)=4x−

1.
–4.
4.
–1.

Question

Use the Distributive Property to complete the following statement:
4(x−1)=4x− 

 
   1. 
 –4. 
 4. 
 –1.

anonymous · Answer

you multiply 4 with both x and -1

mexican_white_boy · Answer

is that a negative sign at the end of the 4x

anonymous · Answer

so the number you are looking for is 4*(-1)

anonymous · Answer

so its 4

anonymous · Answer

well that minus can be confusing :) think again, if you multiply numbers with different signs, then the sign is "-"

andrewishere · Answer

The answer is 4x-4, since there is already a minus sign, choosing the answer -4 would make the statement 4x-(-4), which would be 4x+4, so the answer is just 4, which satisfies the equation.

anonymous · Answer

but also there is "-" in expression which can be confusing

anonymous · Answer

so your answer is correct

anonymous · Answer

ok thanks

andrewishere · Answer

I'm not sure what you chose as the answer before, but it is 4, and I think that is what everyone is agreeing on?

anonymous · Answer

yes, the 4 is the answer