Question

I need help

Answer 1

2(m-4) + 1
you need to distribute the 2 into the parentheses.
so 2(m) and 2(-4)
then you need to take that anwer and add 1 to it.

so if you have 2(m)+ 2(-4) + 1
you get what?

Answer 2

Im so confused

Answer 3

with which part ?

Answer 4

Emily u first solve inside the parenthesis

Answer 5

no, you must distribute into the parentheses, bc you can not do m-4

Answer 6

so I do m-4

Answer 7

Oh yeah thats the first step sorry ur right Mxddi

Answer 8

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so I do m-4
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no you have to multiply m-4 x 2

Answer 9

what's
2*m
and 2* (-4)

Answer 10

ok so would it be 8

Answer 11

well 2(-4) is NEGATIVE 8, yes.

but what is -8+1

Answer 12

-9

Answer 13

no, try this, what is 1-8

Answer 14

-7

Answer 15

Yes

Answer 16

yes.

and now, again, what is 2(m) ?

Answer 17

what do I do with negative 7

Answer 18

i'm gonna get there. you need to answer what 2(m) is first

Answer 19

Im sry im really don't get math

Answer 20

Its good I wasnt rlly good at math and I'm not really but I trry and do my best with High School Math

Answer 21

is it -2

Answer 22

since the 2 doesn't have a negative sign, it's just positive 2, but you need to attach the variable to it.

all you need to do is put the number in front of the variable.....

Answer 23

2m

Answer 24

yes.
now you remember the -7?

all you do is put it after your 2m.
since there is no variable on the -7 it is called you Constant. The constant goes after the term(s) with variables.

Answer 25

Now put 2m and -7 together and you get what

Answer 26

2m - -7

Answer 27

remove 1 of the -

Answer 28

you just need one minus sign, it is with the 7.

Answer 29

since -7 is already a negative you dont need to add another - since it goes behind the 2m so the answer will be what?

Answer 30

oh ok

Answer 31

thank you both

Answer 32

Your welcome anytime but really
@mxddi3 rlly deserves all the credit